140: Proton Pump Inhibitors- Benefits, Risks, Side Effects & Alternatives
May 30, 2023 ·
38m 25s
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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medications commonly used to reduce stomach acid production. PPIs effectively decrease the amount of acid produced, providing relief from a variety of...
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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medications commonly used to reduce stomach acid production. PPIs effectively decrease the amount of acid produced, providing relief from a variety of conditions. While PPIs can be highly effective in managing symptoms, the long term use is not well studied an associated with a myriad of potential complications.
In today’s episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Michelle cover:
-What are PPIs and how do they work?
-What conditions patients are prescribed PPIs and why
-Duration recommendations for the medication
-Adverse effects from long term use
-Alternative options to help reduce dependency on PPIs
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In today’s episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Michelle cover:
-What are PPIs and how do they work?
-What conditions patients are prescribed PPIs and why
-Duration recommendations for the medication
-Adverse effects from long term use
-Alternative options to help reduce dependency on PPIs
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