19 results

• Vimovo Kidney Failure, Other Health Risks Highlighted in Case Report

  July 29, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Doctors report that a man who was given the heartburn drug Vimovo suffered kidney failure, liver damage and other health problems as concerns over proton pump inhibitor side effects continue to grow.

• 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.

• Heart Attack Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Antacids: Study

  June 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that heart burn drugs like Nexium could increase the risk of heart attacks and death due to cardiovascular problems.

• Side Effects of Prilosec, Nexium, Other Heartburn Drugs May Increase Risk of Infections: Study

  December 2, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links long-term use of heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to an increased risk of gastrointestinal infections

• Nexium, Other Acid Reflux Drugs Get Updated Label Warnings After Public Citizen Petition

  November 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA will add new label warnings about drug interactions and other possible side effects of heartburn drugs after a consumer watchdog group sued the agency.

• FDA Sued For Not Warning of Nexium, Prilosec Health Risks

  May 1, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen is suing the FDA to force it to place black box warnings on Nexium, Prilosec and similar drugs due to a risk of drug depency and a number of health risks.

• Fracture Risk from Nexium, Other Heartburn Drugs Draw Warning in Canada

  April 5, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Canadian health officials are warning citizens that certain heart burn drugs, such as Nexium and Prevacid, could increase the risk...

• Heartburn Drugs Linked to Infection Risk in Cirrhosis Patients: Study

  September 27, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links popular heart burn drugs, such as Nexium, Prilosec, Zantac and others, to a potential increased risk...

• Nexium, Prilosec Side Effects Linked to C. Diff Diarrhea: Study

  July 12, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study suggest that side effects of Nexium, Prilosec and similar heartburn drugs may increase the...

• Warnings Over Long-Term Use of Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPI in U.K.

  April 24, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. health officials are warning that the long-term use of Nexium, Prilosec and similar heart burn medications, known as proton...