Heartburn Medication

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked To Liver Disease

By Steve Hood - October 26, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Researchers have linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to liver disease. PPIs make changes to gut bacteria that promote liver...

The Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are proven better for treating acid reflux symptoms than PPIs. Consider diet as an option for treating reflux. Diet changes are safer than heartburn medications.

Mediterranean Diet Treats Acid Reflux Better Than Medications

By Steve Hood - September 13, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

The Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are shown to be better at treating acid reflux symptoms than PPIs....

H2 Blockers for Heartburn Relief: Taking H2 blockers like Zantac with an 8oz glass of water will increase effectiveness of this heartburn medication to help treat and prevent acid reflux symptoms like heartburn.

Increase Effectiveness of H2 Blockers

By Steve Hood - August 14, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

Taking heartburn medication improperly reduces its effectiveness. Increase the effectiveness of H2 blockers by taking the drug with an...

$Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs) Increase Mortality Risk: PPIs are linked to liver damage, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, pneumonia, bone fractures, Clostridium difficile infection, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. Added to all these an additional study using data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs shows an increased risk of death. It only makes sense that if long-term use of PPIs cause so many health issues that life expectancy would be decreased.$ +

Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Mortality Risk

By Steve Hood - July 12, 2017, Updated September 18, 2018

PPIs, a heartburn drug used by millions, are linked to a higher risk of death. Increased mortality rates are...

PPIs Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease

By Steve Hood - October 30, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now linked to use of certain heartburn medications. PPI users are at greater risk...

Taper Off PPIs: Many people take PPIs unnecessarily or improperly and should wean off PPIs to avoid the negative side effects of long-term use. Follow these steps to get off PPIs without acid rebound. One of the many PPI side effects.

How to Wean Off PPIs and Why

By Steve Hood - July 13, 2015, Updated September 21, 2018

How to wean off PPIs without acid rebound. Improve your health and avoid the adverse side effects of long-term...

What Is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)?

By Steve Hood - July 2, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is a drug used to reduce the production of stomach acid giving the esophagus,...

There are 3 levels of OTC medications for treating heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, histamine receptor blockers (H2 blockers), and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's).

OTC Heartburn Medication: Which One Is Best?

By Steve Hood - April 10, 2015, Updated September 18, 2018

There are 3 levels of OTC medications for treating heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, histamine receptor blockers (H2 blockers),...

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