It is Prilosec ( omeprazole ) may cause cancer, with some studies finding an association between this proton pump inhibitor ( PPI) and an increased risk of gastric (stomach) cancer
H2RAs Food-specific IgE antibodies can develop in patients taking PPIs or H2-receptor blockers for three months, 14 despite having negative Cheng et al
H2 antagonists are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (), gastrointestinal ulcers and other gastrointestinal hypersecretory conditions
Here is my plan: Alternate omeprazole 20 mg /day early am with famotidine 20 mg before breakfast and dinner for 14 days
Famotidine (brand name Pepcid) and omeprazole (brand name Prilosec) are popular treatment options for heartburn
This post may be premature, because I have an upcoming endoscopy, and will obviously discuss options depending on what is found, if anything
Omeprazole and pantoprazole are examples of PPIs
Famotidine can be sold to the public for adults and children over 16 years (provided packs do not contain more than 2 weeks’ supply) for the short-term symptomatic relief of heartburn, dyspepsia, and hyperacidity, and for the prevention of these symptoms when associated with consumption of food or drink including when they cause sleep disturbance (max
Popular OTC Antacids & H2 Blockers
Population: Stockholm Creatinine Measurements health care utilization cohort with 105,305 new PPI users and 9,578 new H 2 blocker users Study: cohort study Exposure: new use of PPI: PPI vs H 2 blocker use: HRs of 1