How Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use May Exacerbate Cancer Risk
While reasonably safe to use for
short periods of time, long-term proton pump inhibitor use has been linked to an
extensive number of serious, even fatal side-effects – including a higher risk
for cancer in solid organs such as the pancreas and
prostate. Other studies over the past few years indicate...
More Evidence for the Deadly Effects of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Another group of researchers have
found compelling evidence of a link between long-term use of proton pump
inhibitors (PPIs) and serious, even deadly side effects. This most recent
study, appearing in the British Medical Journal, indicates that patients
who use popular heartburn medications such as Nexium and Prilosec over an
extended period...
VA Research Finds a Significant Increase in Death Rate Among Users of Nexium, Prilosec
A recent analysis of data from the
Department of Veterans Affairs has found that more than 4.5 percent of
premature deaths among patients receiving care at VA facilities can be
attributed to the use of proton
pump inhibitors such as Nexium and Prilosec. The analysis recently appeared
in the British Medical Journal.
Proton Pump Inhibitors Nexium and Prilosec Should be Used Sparingly
You have probably felt the
sensation before: a burning pain just above your stomach, behind the sternum. You're
suffering from heartburn, the result of stomach acid backing up into your
esophagus. If you are like most people, you reach for a proton pump inhibitor
(PPI) such as Nexium or Prilosec.
Proton Pump Inhibitors: Are There Alternatives?
Proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) are
among the most widely-prescribed medications on earth. Used for the treatment
of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), they are effective and relatively
safe when used on a short-term basis (no more than 12 weeks).However, long-term...
Taking Anxiety Meds? Beware of Proton Pump Inhibitors Such As Nexium and Prilosec
Some of the most frequently
prescribed medications in the U.S. are anxiety drugs. Also included on the list
of common prescriptions: proton pump inhibitors, such as Nexium and Prilosec.Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
have been associated with several severe,
even life-threatening side effects when used frequently over...
Proton Pump Inhibitors Possibly Linked to Elevated Stomach Cancer Risk
A study published in the journal Gut
has found an association between the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors
(PPIs) and a dramatically increased risk of developing stomach cancer.
Surprisingly, this study was published over a year ago – and yet few sources
outside of major medical publications have reported on...
Pediatric Colon Infections Rising Due to Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors
A recent paper published in the Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection reports that cases of infection from clostridium difficile, a bacteria that causes a range of intestinal tract conditions ranging from diarrhea to ulcerative colitis, is on the rise among children. One reason is the use of proton pump inhibitors...
Proton Pump Inhibitors – Causing the Same Problem They Were Designed to Prevent (and More)
A study that came out in April has added to the long list of health dangers that have been attributed to the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). A Swedish study published in Cancer Epidemiology found a strong association between PPI use and an elevated risk of esophageal...
Popular Heartburn Medicines Nexium & Prilosec Causing Permanent Kidney Damage
Nexium is one of the most popular heartburn medicines on the market, but new lawsuits say that it’s causing permanent damage to consumers and some people are more susceptible to it. Ring of Fire’s Mike Papantonio and Farron Cousins discuss this issue.Transcript:Mike Papantonio: Nexium is one of the most...