Chronic Kidney Disease May Be The Final Result Of Using Commonly Prescribed Ulcer And Reflux Meds New research shows that commonly prescribed drugs that are used to treat ulcers, heartburn and acid reflux may be having a severe and permanent effect on the kidneys of patients using them. The study focused on patients who were using a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, which reduce the production of gastric acid, and thus reduce symptoms of people who suffer from the aforementioned types of gastric distress.… Read the rest