According to the NHS, if you take lansoprazole for more than three months, the levels of magnesium in your blood may fall. On ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), widely prescribed for acid-related disorders like GERD and peptic ulcers, are associated with significant adverse effects when used long-term. This review highlights ...

Acid reducing medicines from the group of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are best-selling drugs that prevent and alleviate stomach problems. PPIs are activated in the acid-producing cells of the ...

A recent Scientific Reports study investigates whether the association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the use of histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) affects the risk of chronic kidney ...

While 50%-80% of PPI prescriptions are unjustified, particularly for unnecessary nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-related ulcer prophylaxis, PPIs remain underprescribed for patients at risk ...

PPIs have been prescribed worldwide for decades and are among the most commonly used drugs globally. But their prolonged use has raised persistent questions: Could medications meant to protect the ...