Latest Trustworthy News from Dr. Mercola - delivered straight to your inbox!
post black friday sale post black friday sale

Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked to Gradual Yet 'Silent' Kidney Damage

  • February 27, 2017

If you’re one of the millions of people taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix, take notice: A new study shows that not only can these drugs cause chronic kidney damage, but they do it so silently you won’t even notice it until it’s too late, ScienceDaily reports. This adds to a growing body of evidence that PPIs can cause dangerous side effects that may significantly affect your quality of life and increase your risk of...