Heartburn Medication Research Shows Increase in Early Death Risk
Heartburn Medication Increase Risk Of Early Death. Millions of people take heartburn medication, but a large study suggests that these drugs may increase the risk of early death. Proton pump inhibitors have previously been associated with various health problems that include severe kidney damage, bone fractures, and dementia. The … [Read more...] about Heartburn Medication Research Shows Increase in Early Death Risk
Takeda Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Prevacid Caused Kidney Injuries
Prevacid Lawsuit Alleges Heartburn Medication Caused Kidney Injury and Kidney Disease. Takeda Pharmaceuticals is facing a new lawsuit alleging that its popular heartburn drug Prevacid caused kidney injuries. The product liability lawsuit, filed in Arizona federal court, joins other similar cases alleging that Takeda failed … [Read more...] about Takeda Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Prevacid Caused Kidney Injuries
Nexium, Other PPIs and the Risk of Kidney Side Effects
Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid are part of a class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They are used to relieve heartburn and acid reflux by lowering the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Recent studies suggest that the long-term use of PPIs may be associated with an increased risk of kidney disease. These … [Read more...] about Nexium, Other PPIs and the Risk of Kidney Side Effects
Napa Man Refused Heart Surgery Before Death
Heart Surgery Drug Side Effects. A Napa doctor, who is being sued for the wrongful death of a Napa man allegedly caused by heartburn medication, testified Thursday that he does not recall receiving updates from the manufacturer about the drug's side effects. Thomas Suard, an 18-year family practitioner in Napa, said in … [Read more...] about Napa Man Refused Heart Surgery Before Death
