Antacids Articles

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Antacids Increase the Risk for Pneumonia

In their effort to suppress digestive symptoms doctors hand out antacid medication like candy, even to babies. Virtually no thought is given to the fact that these medications, by interfering with stomach acid, are lowering the front line defense system against any infection. A new study shows that if you go into a hospital and are prescribed Prilosec, Nexium or Prevacid you have a 30% increased risk for contracting pneumonia during your stay.

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Acid Suppressing Medication Creates Dependence

A new study shows that the widely over-prescribed acid suppressing medications known as proton-pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, and Nexium) cause significant indigestion when patients try to get off them. This is because the drugs, once stopped, cause a rebound over-production of stomach acid.

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Two-Year Antacid Use Results in Weight Gain

A new study shows that 70% of patients taking proton pump inhibitor antacid medication (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, or Nexium) gained an average 8 pounds over a two year period.

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Antacid Medications Cause Clostridium Difficile Infections & Bone Fractures

Three studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine show that commonly over-prescribed antacids increase the risk for dangerous intestinal bacterial infection of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) as well as increase the risk of any type of bone fracture by 25%.

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Widespread Use of Blockbuster Drugs Based on Biased “Science”

A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shocked researchers as they found out just how bad Big Pharma massages study outcomes to fit their sales needs. This is further proof of the tens of billions of dollars per year of blatantly fraudulent drugs sales that are not only quite dangerous but very expensive to all taxpayers.

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Friendly Flora Prevent Intestinal Damage Caused by Antacids & Pain Killers

Antacid medication (proton pump inhibitors) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed medications to suppress the symptoms of indigestion or pain, and are often prescribed together. A new study shows that the combination induces bacterial imbalance in the small intestine that will cause small intestine injury. This is a classic example of the problem of Western medicine’s temporary solutions, especially when used long term. Thankfully, it appears friendly flora (acidophilus) can prevent the damage.

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