42 results

• Study Raises Questions About Safety of Nexium, Prilosec, Other Widely Used Heartburn Drugs

  June 2, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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, heart and neurological problems.

• Kidney Side Effects of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs Highlight Concerns With Heartburn Drug Overuse

  May 10, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Concerns surrounding the overuse of certain heartburn drugs is growing following recent studies linking them to an increased risk of kidney damage.

• Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure Risk with Nexium, Prilosec, Other Acid Reflux Drugs Highlighted in New Study

  April 15, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Another study has linked popular heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease.

• Heart Failure Risk with Onglyza, Similar Diabetes Drugs Lead to FDA Warnings

  April 6, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Onglyza and similar diabetes drugs may increase the risk of heart failure, according to an FDA warning that will lead to new label warnings being added to the drugs.

• Kidney Risks with Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPIs Highlight Concerns Over Long-Term Use of Heartburn Drugs

  March 29, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  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.

• Chipotle Norovirus Lawsuit Filed Over Second-Hand Exposure

  February 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A Chipotle food poisoning lawsuit has been filed by a man who says that he was hospitalized after contracting norovirus from a friend who ate there.

• Heartburn Drug Side Effects May Increase Kidney Disease Risks: Study

  January 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Pradaxa, Xarelto Should Not Be Used In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, Doctors Warn

  July 24, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Pradaxa and Xarelto should not be given to patients with chronic kidney disease, health experts warn.

• Side Effects of Actos May Increase Risk of Kidney Disease: Study

  March 25, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that there may be an association between Actos and kidney disease, but researchers did not see a bladder cancer link.

• Weight Loss Surgery Risks Greater For Those With Kidney Problems: Study

  November 11, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Patients with kidney disease may be at increased risk of complications from bariatric weight loss surgery, according to a new study.