If you have GERD, your doctor may have prescribed preventative treatments like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 blockers, or antacids. However, if you’ve ever read the labels on these medications, you may have noticed that they don’t recommend use for longer than a couple of weeks. Furthermore, long-term use of some of these medications can have some serious side effects.
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of talk in the news about the dangerous long-term side effects of PPI’s, medications typically prescribed for the alleviation of heartburn & reflux. We’re seeing stories about patients who have tried going cold turkey, and it’s a painful and generally unsuccessful approach. The safest way to end your relationship with PPI’s is to wean yourself off the medication.
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