Antacids, Heartburn Medications Given To Infants Too Often by Hospitals: Study
A new study warns of frequent overuse of antacids and heartburn medications on infants with common acid reflux issues which do not merit such treatments.
Tag Archives: GERD
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Prevacid and Similar Heartburn Drugs Fail To Help Treat Persistent Throat Symptoms: Study
A new study finds Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs failed to treat persistent throat symptoms linked to GERD.
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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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Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Linked to High Rates of Recurrent GERD: Study
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…
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Unnecessary Heartburn Drug Use Could Put Patients At Risk of Unnecessary Side Effects: 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.
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Nexium, Prilosec Kidney Disease Risks Highlighted by Consumer Reports
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.
