Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole (Prilosec), Pantoprazole (Protonix), and rabeprazole (AcipHex) can put you at risk of multiple conditions including acute[i] and chronic kidney disease[ii], acute interstial nephritis[iii], clostridium difficile infection[iv], community acquired pneumonia[v], and bone fractures.[vi] Chronic kidney disease is very common affecting 13.6% of adults in the US[vii] and is associated… Read More