14 results

• Antacids, Heartburn Medications Given To Infants Too Often by Hospitals: Study

  March 2, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  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.

• Heartburn Drugs Reduce Risk Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding, But Increase Pneumonia Risks: Study

  January 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  New research finds that heartburn drugs are effective in preventing gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients, but also appear to increase the risk of pneumonia.

• Zantac Problems With Cancer-Causing Chemicals Results in More Recalls

  October 25, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Additional Zantac recalls have been announced as the FDA declares other heartburn drugs to be NDMA-free.

• Side Effects of Acid Reflux, Heartburn Drugs May Increase Risk of Allergy Symptoms: Study

  August 2, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Long-term use of heartburn drugs of all types may increase the risk of developing allergies, according to a new study.

• Infant Side Effects of Heartburn Drugs and Antibiotics May Increase Risk Of Allergies In Children: Study

  April 5, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study's findings indicate that giving infants heartburn drugs or antibiotics can increase their risk of developing all types of allergies later in childhood.

• Heartburn Drug Exposure Increases Risk Of Infection In Preterm Infants: Study

  December 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that small, preterm infants face an increased risk of sepsis and other infections when given heartburn drugs, but the effects can be partially mitigated by certain supplements.

• Nexium, Prilosec Dementia Risk Not Seen In Heartburn Drug Study

  July 24, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study appear to refute previous research linking the side effects of Nexium and other proton pump inhibitors with an increased risk of dementia.

• Increased Risk of Death Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Other Heartburn Drugs: Study

  July 5, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Nexium, Prilosec and other popular heartburn drugs may increase the risk of death, according to a new study that highlights the potential side effects of using proton pump inhibitors long-term.

• Nexium, Zantac, Other Heartburn Drugs Increase C. Diff Infection Risks, Study Warns

  March 29, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study appears to reinforce concerns that heartburn drugs can increase the risk of C. diff infections/

• Nexium, Prilosec Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Failure Highlighted in New Study

  February 24, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds highlights the risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure failure faced by users of Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and similar heartburn drugs, which appears regardless of whether they are diagnosed with an acute kidney injury first.