Nexium and Similar Heartburn Drugs May Work In Smaller Doses For Women: Study
The findings of a new study suggest women may be able to handle smaller doses of popular heartburn drugs, which could potentially reduce the risk of side effects.
Tag Archives: Heartburn
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Study Raises Questions About Safety of Nexium, Prilosec, Other Widely Used Heartburn Drugs
A new study indicates that Nexium may cause premature aging and other detrimental effects to occur in vascular cells, which may explain why heartburn drugs have been linked to kidney,…
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Kidney Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs Highlight Concerns With Heartburn Drug Overuse
Concerns surrounding the overuse of certain heartburn drugs is growing following recent studies linking them to an increased risk of kidney damage.
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Protonix Settlement to Result in $784.6M Payment by Pfizer in Medicare Fraud Case
A False Claims Act lawsuit against Wyeth, a unit of Pfizer, over Protonix discounts it failed to disclose, has resulted in a $784.6 million settlement.
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Generic Nexium Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Patent Violation By AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is suing an Indian company for allegedly violating its patent with a proposed delayed-release version of its Nexium heart burn drug.
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Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure Risk with Nexium, Prilosec, Other Acid Reflux Drugs Highlighted in New Study
Another study has linked popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease.
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Heartburn Drug Side Effects Study Finds No Link to C. Diff. Infections
Researchers from Belgium say they were unable to find an association with the use of drugs like Nexium and Prilosec, and an increased risk of C. Diff infections.
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Kidney Risks with Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs Highlight Concerns Over Long-Term Use of Heartburn Drugs
Side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have been linked to a risk of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.
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Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs May Increase Dementia Risk: Study
A new study has found an association between the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec, and an increased risk of dementia.
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Heartburn Drug Side Effects May Increase Kidney Disease Risks: Study
Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to the findings of a new study.
