Tag Archives: Heartburn

Popular Heartburn Meds Linked to Osteoporosis

Americans spend a whopping $ 13 billion a year on over-the-counter (OTC) antacids (acid neutralizers) and OTC and prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are the most popular heartburn medications on the market.1 It’s estimated that more than 15% of the population are on PPIs.2,3 Prescription PPIs like Nexium, Dexilant, Prilosec, Zegerid, Prevacid, Protonix, Aciphex… Read More »

Heartburn drug Zantac recalled over cancer-causing chemical fears

GlaxoSmithKline recalls its heartburn drug Zantac WORLDWIDE amid fears it may contain a cancer-causing chemical – but it’s still available in the US and the UK GlaxoSmithKline said four different types of the medication would be recalled  It’s feared pills contain NDMA, considered ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans  All four affected products are only available on… Read More »