Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are common medicines used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. Drugs like Prilosec, ...

She explained: "Acid reflux is all about what happens in your stomach. So we all have acid in our stomach and it has a very important role. The role of that is to break down and d ...

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 ...

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 ...

NHS GP Dr Amir Khan appeared on ITV's Lorraine to discuss proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the important questions patients should ask about their medication ...

Dear Dr. Roach: 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 years ago, I was hospitalized for 10 days due to a severe ...

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 ...

Dr Amir Khan said it was a mistake doctors like him often make ...

10:12, Sun, Feb 8, 2026 Updated: 10:14, Sun, Feb 8, 2026 A doctor people taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole for ailments including heartburn, acid reflux, and indigestion need to ...