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Common Heartburn Drugs May Be Tied to Higher COVID Risk
- Alan Mozes
- July 14, 2020
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Popular heartburn medications such as Prilosec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) may inadvertently up your chances of catching COVID-19, new research suggests.
An online survey of more than 53,000 Americans, all with a history of acid reflux, heartburn or GERD (...
Could Heartburn Meds Spur Growth of Drug-Resistant Germs in Your Gut?
- Amy Norton
- February 25, 2020
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Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.
In an analysis of 12 past studies, researchers found that, overall, the evidence supports a link: People who use acid-suppressing medications -- p...
Connecting the Dots Between Heartburn Drugs and Kidney Damage
- Len Canter
- January 24, 2019
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Just because a medication is available over the counter doesn't mean it won't have side effects or pose other dangers. One example is PPIs, a popular type of heartburn medication that can harm the kidneys, especially when taken long-term.
Heartburn is the result of s...