FAQ > Stomach Acid (8 entries)
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So many medicines that lower stomach acid are advertised on television and in magazines. Don't we need stomach acid? As with many things in medicine, there are good ...
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Don't we need stomach acid to digest food in the stomach? Actually, most digestion (breaking food down to its component elements such as sugars, amino acids, and fatty ...
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The television ad says that the purple pill heals erosions in the esophagus. Is that true? All of the proton pump inhibitors heal esophageal erosions if taken properly ...
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What types of drugs lower stomach acid? The three main categories of acid lowering drugs are antacids, Histamine Type 2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers), and Proton Pump Inhibitors ...
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I read somewhere that Proton Pump Inhibitors prevent calcium from being absorbed in the intestinal tract and thereby increase the risk of hip fractures. I already have osteopenia or osteoporosis ...
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What other health problems have PPI's been alleged to create? A small percentage of people who take PPI's may not tolerate one drug or another within the PPI ...
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I take one of these PPI drugs. Will I ever be able to get off it? It depends on what disorder you are treating with the drug. ...
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I have been taking Prilosec for years. Now I am having more heartburn. What is going on? Prilosec was the first PPI to be approved by ...