Lansoprazole, an over-the-counter acid reflux drug that is often taken by pregnant women, may be a promising therapy to reduce preterm birth, according to a computational drug repurposing study that ...

Lansoprazole, an over-the-counter acid reflux drug that is often taken by pregnant women may be a promising therapy to reduce preterm birth, according to a computational drug repurposing study that ...

Long-term use of popular acid reflux drugs has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study. Published Wednesday in the journal for the American Academy of Neurology, the report ...

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Those prescribed lansoprazole could encounter a range of side effects, some of which may signal a serious condition.

The NHS has issued an alert to anyone who has taken lansoprazole for three months or more. The commonly prescribed medication ...

Objective: A high proportion of patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease experience recurrence of symptoms within a year of initial treatment. The key to preventing relapse is an effective ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Antacids work quickly to relieve heartburn but provide short-lasting relief. Histamine-2 blockers reduce stomach acid by preventing histamine ...

Prolonged use of heartburn drugs is associated with increased risk of kidney damage, researchers say. A new study, published in the journal Kidney International, looked at adults who use proton pump ...

A widely-used medicine for heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux can cause serious liver damage, researchers at UC San Diego Medical Center have discovered. More than 30 million Americans take ...