‘Thousands of Excess Deaths’ From Popular Heart Burn Drugs

‘Thousands of Excess Deaths’ From Popular Heart Burn Drugs
Proton pump inhibitors, even at dosages as low as over-the-counter drugs like Nexium, have been linked to deaths caused by cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and upper gastrointestinal cancer. Keith Homan/Shutterstock
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A new study links long-term use of proton pump inhibitors to fatal cases of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and upper gastrointestinal cancer.

Past research has linked extended use of these drugs, which treat heartburn, ulcers, and acid reflux, with an increased risk of premature death. However, little has been known about the specific causes of death attributed to the drugs.

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