A growing body of evidence links use of proton pump inhibitors to kidney problems, including kidney failure in patients with existing CKD.

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective medical therapy for patients with moderate-to-severe GERD and are widely prescribed to pregnant women. However, safety data about the use of ...

Objective To determine whether new users of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are at an increased risk of gastric cancer compared with new users of histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs). Design Using ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) use is associated with increased risk of enteric infections, in particular with a 65% increase in incidence of Clostridium difficile infection. PPI is one of the most ...

particularly proton pump inhibitors, can bring about a whole host of other health risks and serious cardiovascular complications. Understanding how these medications affect the heart and one's ...

E.M. ANSWER: Proton-pump inhibitors like pantoprazole are often used in people after surgical treatment for esophageal cancer. They reduce acid reflux and consequently prevent a stricture where ...

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Discover which drinks can help ease your acid reflux symptoms and which ones to avoid, plus expert insights on managing GERD ...

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Your gastroenterologist is appropriately concerned about the long-term side effects of proton-pump inhibitors like omeprazole. In my opinion, he correctly gave you the options of a low-dose PPI ...

Long-term use of antacids, proton pump inhibitors, or metformin can interfere with Vitamin B12 absorption. Adults who are strictly vegetarians or vegans have a higher risk of getting vitamin B12 ...