Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Prescriptions Provide “Low Value” for Older Adults: Study
A third of heartburn drugs prescribed to elderly patients may be unnecessary, researchers warn.…
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A third of heartburn drugs prescribed to elderly patients may be unnecessary, researchers warn.…
A high rate of recurrence linked to a form of GERD surgery often results in long term use of heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid, according to the findings of a new study.…
A review of the use of popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec warns that many are being inappropriately prescribed and exposing patients to unnecessary heath risks.…
Consumer Reports recently highlighted the risk of kidney problems from Nexium, Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs, warning users about the risk that the medications may be hard to stop.…