(i.e. Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, Omeprazole) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as a “condition that develops when the reflux of the stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications.” This may manifest as heartburn, hiatus hernia, regurgitation or chest pain that feels like a heart attack. This may occur in 14-20% of the U.S. population. The number of yearly prescriptions written for these drugs has doubled in the last ten years. Although very effective for THE PROBLEM WITH PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs) Dr. Dan Wagner 03/21/2016
(i.e. Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, Omeprazole) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as a “condition that develops when the reflux of the stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications.” This may manifest as heartburn, hiatus hernia, regurgitation or chest pain that feels like a heart attack. This may occur in 14-20% of the U.S. population. The number of yearly prescriptions written for these drugs has doubled in the last ten years. Although very effective for
