Day: February 16, 2026

A Yale Medicine gastroenterologist talks about proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications, which are used to treat acid reflux disease but have potential risks.

Omeprazole belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Doctors prescribe it to reduce stomach acid production and treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and frequent heartburn.

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a type of medication used to lower the level of acid in your stomach. This can help treat conditions like heartburn (also known as GERD) and stomach ulcers.

Research suggests long-term use of a popular heartburn medication may deplete essential minerals, causing a cascade of debilitating health concerns over time.

Before taking Dosage Side effects Interactions FAQ What is Protonix? Protonix is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Protonix is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) in adults and children who are at least 5 …

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