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...
Another Generic Version of Nexium Has Arrived – But the Same Problems Remain
Nexium recently became much cheaper as Perrigo PLC began delivering its own over-the-counter generic version of esomeprazole magnesium earlier this month. Perrigo's generic form of this popular and easily available heartburn medication received FDA approval on September 27; within a week, it was for sale at grocery and drug...
Despite Reports of Nexium Injuries and Growing Litigation, the FDA Approves OTC Generic Version
While reports of injuries and death due to the side effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) continue to rise, the FDA has granted approval for a generic “store brand” version of Nexium 24HR, an over-the-counter version of esomeprazole magnesium. The manufacturer, Dublin-based Perrigo Company PLC, plans to launch its...
New Study Indicates That Nexium, Prilosec and Other Proton Pump Inhibitors May Be Fatal
A new study from the Washington University School of Medicine involving 350,000 VA patients has found that proton pump inhibitors, such as Nexium and Prilosec can raise the risk of premature death by as much as 25 percent compared to H2 blockers such as Pepcid and Zantac. Considering that...
Yet Another Side Effect From Prilosec and Nexium: Higher Rates of Pneumonia in Dementia Patients
It appears that there is no end to the list of side effects caused by use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prilosec and Nexium. They have been linked to kidney damage, elevated risk of stroke, accelerated aging, colitis, osteoporosis, fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity and dementia....