Acid Reflux Problem? The Warning On the Pill's Label Says Use for 14 Days
Tom DeMeester, M.D.
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Posted 03.28.2013
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Healthy Living
When used to treat GERD, PPIs are indicated for a treatment course of eight weeks. Many individuals, however, stay on these acid-reducing medications indefinitely. In addition to common side effects such as nausea and diarrhea, such prolonged use raises the risk of a myriad of other potential problems.