Millions of Americans take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid to manage acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

I’ve had acid reflux problems all of my life. I had to have Rolaids in my pocket until my primary care doctor prescribed ...

PPIs are powerful medicines that prevent the acid-secreting cells in your stomach from making stomach acid. Even if a person ...

I am a 71-year-old male in good health. I read your recent column on the use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). About eight ...

I see patients very frequently who have been on PPIs for years, sometimes without knowing even why they are taking them.

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