As lawsuits against popular proton pump inhibitor manufacturers pile up, it is becoming evident that millions of patients suffering from heartburn have been exposed to the risk of developing complications unnecessarily. This comes after the results of a recent research study showed that there were safer alternatives to harmful proton pump … [Read more...]

If you have developed kidney problems after long-term use of heartburn medication, such as Nexium (esomeprazole) or Prilosec (omeprazole), your medication may be the culprit. Studies have found that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) increases the risk of kidney failure and chronic kidney disease. PPIs come in prescription form and are … [Read more...]