Proton Pump Inhibitor Articles:

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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