The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Rebound Hyperacidity Heartburn

Terry Graedon - June 16, 2024

Getting Off Omeprazole

Joe Graedon - February 21, 2019

More Bad News About PPIs and Kidney Damage

Joe Graedon - March 9, 2026 - 64 comments

PPI Side Effects: Fearmongering or Legitimate Warning?

Millions take heartburn drugs daily. But growing research raises concerns about long-term PPI side effects: kidney, bone and heart risks.

Joe Graedon - March 6, 2017

Should You Worry About Kidney Damage with PPI Heartburn Drugs?

Terry Graedon - November 11, 2013

How to Use Herbs and Diet to Get Off Prevacid Despite Withdrawal Symptoms

Joe Graedon - October 3, 2013

Stopping Nexium (Esomeprazole) Suddenly Can Cause Severe Heartburn

Joe Graedon - October 22, 2012

Reader Pooh-Poohs PPI Problems

Terry Graedon - June 18, 2012

Stopping Omeprazole Provoked Unbearable Pain

Terry Graedon - October 9, 2011

Heartburn Drugs Are Hard to Stop

Terry Graedon - September 19, 2011

Stopping Acid-Suppressing Drug Can Be a Challenge

Terry Graedon - December 13, 2010

Getting Off PPIs

Terry Graedon - August 16, 2010

Almonds Worked against Indigestion

Terry Graedon - May 23, 2010

Failing the Acid Test

Terry Graedon - December 23, 2009

Getting Off Drugs for GERD Requires Strategy

Acid-suppressing drugs used to treat GERD can cause rebound heartburn, making it difficult to stop taking them.