Picture this: You’re standing in the drug store with heartburn, trying to decide which antacid pill to buy. This burning …
Nexium Pros and Cons vs. Generic Prilosec for Acid Reflux
During a flare-up, people with severe heartburn will usually try anything to relieve the pain. Dietary changes and weight control …
Top Three Most Dangerous Acid Reflux Drug Interactions
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium and Prevacid are incredibly popular with acid reflux sufferers. PPIs are so effective because …
How Proton Pump Inhibitors Hurt Your Kidneys Over Time
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are incredibly popular with physicians as well as patients all across the United States. As the …
Studies Show Boomers Inappropriately Prescribed PPIs
Aging boomers face greater complication and disease risks than middle-aged adults. Taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) greatly exacerbates those risks. …
Zegerid: Popular Heartburn Drug Carries Hidden Dangers
Zegerid is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) that alleviates the acid reflux or heartburn symptoms that plague millions of Americans. …
Should Nexium OTC Be Pulled Off Store Shelves?
For millions of Americans, a pill or antacid is the only way to relieve heartburn. Though some control the fiery …
Alternatives to Nexium and Prilosec for Acid Reflux
Heartburn and acid reflux are painful and distracting for millions of Americans. In fact, 35% of people aged 45-79 suffer …
When and How to Stop Taking PPIs for Heartburn Relief
Before we explain why you should stop taking PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), first, let’s briefly review how the digestive system …
Which Heartburn Remedies Are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
Heartburn plagues many individuals, shooting fiery pain from stomach acid into the esophagus. As a result, an estimated 15 million …