It’s already known that taking popular heartburn drugs for a long period of time is linked to serious kidney problems, and now researchers have made another disturbing discovery: More than half of patients who develop such kidney damage may not be aware they are going downhill. The sudden (acute) onset of kidney problems often serves… Continue reading New Problems with Some Heartburn Drugs
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Beware of Antacids Containing Aspirin
The next time you reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) product to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you should use one of the many antacids that don’t have aspirin. Why? Aspirin-containing medicines to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, or upset stomach can cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, especially in some people, warns… Continue reading Beware of Antacids Containing Aspirin