Study Links Common Proton Pump Inhibitors to Risk of Kidney Damage

Posted by Firm Staff on May 23, 2017 3:01:09 PM

Use of prescription proton pump inhibitors to treat heartburn has been associated with an increased risk of developing long-term kidney damage. According to a study covered by CBS News, people who take GERD drugs have at least a 20% higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease when compared to non-users. 

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BioMed Central Investigates Association of Proton Pump Inhibitors with Chronic Kidney Disease

Posted by Firm Staff on Mar 28, 2017 3:15:36 PM

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat heartburn have been linked to an increased risk of developing kidney disease. In this post we discuss research conducted by BioMed Central that investigates the associated risks of PPIs.

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Study Finds Use of PPI Drugs for Heartburn Could Lead to Severe Kidney Damage

Posted by Firm Staff on Jan 27, 2017 5:35:28 PM

 

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Heartburn Drugs May Cause Kidney Damage

Posted by Firm Staff on May 19, 2016 12:34:01 PM

Recent studies show common heartburn drugs, such as Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid, may be linked to long-term kidney damage. According to CBS News, heartburn drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors, can increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease by 50 percent. 

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