Acid Blockers
The Mahalo Top 7
- MedicineNet.com: Proton-Pump Inhibitors
- BUPA: Proton Pump Inhibitors
- WebMD: Proton Pump Inhibitors for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Wikipedia: Proton Pump Inhibitor
- Patient Health International: Acid Reflux Treatment
- Patient UK: Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Official Site: Prevacid | Protonix | Aciphex | Nexium | Zegerid | Prilosec OTC
Acid Blockers News
- Google News Search: Proton Pump Inhibitors
- ABC News: "Kids' Use of Heartburn Drugs Surges" (2007)
- Reuters: "Anti-reflux drugs safe for long-term use in kids" (2007)
- FOX News: "FDA: Heartburn Drugs Seem OK for Heart" (2007)
- Reuters: "Blocking stomach acid doesn't raise cancer risk" (2006)
- Medscape: "Proton Pump Inhibitors May Improve Asthma Control in Children" (2003)
Acid Blockers Basics
- DrugDigest: Proton Pump Inhibitors - Drug Comparisons
- PharmGKB: Proton Pump Inhibitor Pathway
- BUPA: How do proton pump inhibitors work?
- VirtualMedicalCentre.com: What are Proton Pump Inhibitors?
- Your Total Health: Proton Pump Inhibitors Summary
Acid Blockers Uses
- BUPA: What are proton pump inhibitors used for?
- Medscape: Proton-Pump Inhibitors: Clinical Applications
- VirtualMedicalCentre.com: What are Proton Pump Inhibitors Used For?
- iVillage Total Health: Conditions treated with Proton Pump Inhibitors
Acid Blockers Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions
- BUPA: Side Effects of Proton pump inhibitors
- VirtualMedicalCentre.com: What Precautions are There for Proton Pump Inhibitors?
- Drugstore.com: Are there any interactions with proton pump inhibitors ?
- iVillage Total Health: Proton Pump Inhibitors Potential Side Effects & Interactions
Acid Blockers Competitors
H2 receptor blockers (Acid Reducers)
Antacids
Acid Blockers Clinical Studies and Research
- Canadian Medical Association Journal: "Proton pump inhibitor use and risk of community-acquired Clostridium difficile-associated disease defined by prescription for oral vancomycin therapy" (2006)
- Journal of the American Medical Association Search: Proton Pump Inhibitors
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Proton Pump Inhibitor Clinical Trials
- PubMed Central Search: Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Medscape: "Proton Pump Inhibitors May Prevent Recurrent Ulcer Bleeding in High-Risk Patients Taking COX-2 Inhibitors" (2007)
Acid Blockers Message Boards and Blogs
- RefluxConnection.com: Dr. Eisner's Acid Reflux Blog
- 4acid-reflux: Heartburn / acid reflux - symptoms and remedies
Acid Blockers Controversy
- Formulary Journal: "Patients treated with proton-pump inhibitors at increased risk for community-acquired pneumonia" (2007)
- Reuters: "Potential drug interactions seen in cancer patients" (2007)
- FOX News: "Heartburn Drugs May Weaken Bones, Cause Hip Fractures" (2006)
- NLH: "Is there evidence of an increased risk of Travellers Diarrhoea /gastroenteritis in travellers taking regular proton pump inhibitors?" (2005)
- Medscape: "Gastric Acid–Suppressive Agents Linked to C. difficile Diarrhea" (2005)
- MayoClinic.com: Proton pump inhibitors: Do they impair calcium absorption?
Acid Blockers Abuse
- BNET.com: "Is the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors safe?" (2004)
- iVillage Total Health: Symptoms of PPI Overdose
Acid Blockers Holistic Alternatives
- Alive: "Are You a Bellyacher?" (2007)
- Alive: Heartburn
- Health Journal: Indigestion & Heartburn - Natural Alternatives
- Native Remedies: Natural Acid Reflux Relief
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): Bitter Orange
- NCCAM: Turmeric