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Heartburn Medications Linked to COVID-19
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12:13 PM, Dec 14, 2020
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Multiple Studies Link Popular Heartburn Medications to COVID-19
As the world reels from the ongoing damage caused by the pandemic, numerous studies suggest popular heartburn, GERD, and acid reflux medications may be contributing to more cases of COVID-19 and worse health outcomes.
Prescription and over-the-counter heartburn, GERD, and acid reflux medications known as Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs work by suppressing stomach acid production. Popular name brand PPIs include Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, Dexilant, Protonix, Aciphex, and Zegerid. While reducing stomach acid can help treat heartburn, stomach acid is one of the human bodyâs first lines of defense against bacteria and viruses. Accordingly, numerous researchers set out to find whether a reducti