Do acid reflux medications have any side effects? Proton pump inhibitors generally have very few side effects. The most common are... Read more »
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Yes, acid-reducing medications can cause bone loss. Many medications and medical disorders can cause bone loss; but in this article... Read more »
This test is to determine the safety and usefulness of three common acid-reflux drugs in men and women of Hispanic origin who have gastroesophageal... Read more »
A potentially deadly bacteria, C. difficile (Clostridium difficile), has been showing up outside of hospitals, and doctors at the Centers for Disease... Read more »
According to a Consumer Reports analysis, the over-the-counter (OTC) antacid Prilosec may provide the same benefits as some prescription drugs--and... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NEXIUM® delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the short-term treatment of... Read more »
According to a study reported in the journal Gut, drugs that reduce stomach acid do not increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach.... Read more »