Retrospective studies link proton pump inhibitors to multiple conditions; however, careful analysis shows that causality ...

Regardless, British private GP Dr Ahmed, MBBS, MRCGP, is warning people who have been using omeprazole for six months or more ...

DEAR DOCTOR: Because I had an ulcer, three years ago a doctor wrote me a prescription for Prilosec and told me I had to take it for the rest of my life. But lately, articles in the newspaper have ...

There is widespread use of PPIs for a number of indications both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. While PPIs are generally considered safe and well tolerated, more serious adverse events have ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), widely prescribed for acid-related disorders like GERD and peptic ulcers, are associated with significant adverse effects when used long-term. This review highlights ...

A recent Scientific Reports study investigates whether the association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the use of histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) affects the risk of chronic kidney ...

Q. My doctors treated my persistent acid reflux for years by prescribing various proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). They diligently tested my calcium levels, but never looked at potassium or magnesium. I ...

Dear Doctor: Because I had an ulcer, three years ago a doctor wrote me a prescription for Prilosec and told me I had to take it for the rest of my life. But lately, articles in the newspaper have ...