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The NHS issues a caution on the long-term use of Omeprazole, a commonly prescribed medication for heartburn and indigestion.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)--drugs such as Prilosec (omeprazole) and Prevacid (lansoprazole) that are used to stop stomach acid from "refluxing" into the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Popular drugs for treating acid reflux are more effective at treating some symptoms than others, a new study finds. Specifically, the acid-suppressing drugs such as ...

Omeprazole is a commonly prescribed medication in the UK, but there are some risks associated with long-term use, including ...

BOSTON - There's a warning that long-term use of certain over-the-counter antacids may be associated with dementia. A new study in Neurology found that people who take heartburn medications called ...