Kidney Damage Link to Prilosec Heartburn Med
Prilosec Heartburn Med Side Effects. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of drugs taken to treat conditions such as gastric reflux and peptic ulcers. Prilosec (omeprazole) has been linked to various side effects including kidney disease, reports Medscape. This popular heartburn medication was the focus of a recent … [Read more...] about Kidney Damage Link to Prilosec Heartburn Med
Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Kidney Disease
Proton Pump Inhibitors have Been Linked to Side Effects, Including Kidney Disease. Medications used to treat heartburn, such as Prevacid (lansoprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), and Prilosec, (omeprazole) have been reviewed for their potential association with increased risks for kidney disease. The drugs, which are in a … [Read more...] about Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Kidney Disease
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
Prilosec Link to Kidney Damage
Prilosec Risk Of Kidney Damage. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a common class of medications that include Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. Recent studies suggest that these medications, which are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, may be associated with an increased risk of kidney damage. Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid work … [Read more...] about Prilosec Link to Kidney Damage
Research Suggests Long-Term PPI Use is Linked to Kidney Damage
Two studies published this year evaluated the risk of kidney damage associated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). PPIs, which treat heartburn and acid reflux by lowering the amount of stomach acid produced, include Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. The studies suggest that long-term use of PPIs may be associated with an increased risk … [Read more...] about Research Suggests Long-Term PPI Use is Linked to Kidney Damage
Common Heartburn Drugs May Increase Risk for Kidney Disease
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—widely used heartburn medicines—may increase the risk for kidney disease. PPIs are sold under brand names, including Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec, in both prescription and over-the-counter formulas. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) greatly reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach lining, and … [Read more...] about Common Heartburn Drugs May Increase Risk for Kidney Disease
Popular Acid Reflux Medications Associated with Serious Side Effects
Protein pump inhibitors, a class of widely used acid reflux medications that includes Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), and Prilosec (omeprazole). can have serious side effects. Dr. Shoshana J. Herzig of Harvard Medical School told the New York Times that they “are not the benign drugs the public thinks they are.” … [Read more...] about Popular Acid Reflux Medications Associated with Serious Side Effects
Plavix Users Should Avoid Heartburn Drugs
Plavix Users Should Avoid Heartburn Drugs. Plavix (clopidogrel) users are being warned by a group of heart experts to avoid some common heartburn drugs. HealthDay News is saying that patients taking the clot-preventing Plavix following stent implantation should stay away from PPIs, or proton pump inhibitors. Stents are … [Read more...] about Plavix Users Should Avoid Heartburn Drugs
