Previous Research on PPIs & Kidney Damage Several studies have been published in the past several years concerning the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid. The table below identifies the year, title, and results of three recent studies on PPIs and kidney … [Read more...]
Association Between Heartburn Drugs & Chronic Kidney Disease Questioned
A recent article published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology titled The “dangers” of chronic proton pump inhibitor use provides commentary on the relationship between use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)--such as Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid--and various side effects. The authors of this study acknowledge the growing number of … [Read more...]