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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Understanding Heartburn | Good Foods / Bad Foods | Prevention / Treatment | Complications | Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter Watchdog Group Asks For Black Box Warning for PPIs The watchdog group Public Citizen, in a petition filed on Aug 23rd, 2011, is asking the FDA to implement a black box warning for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This is in light of various studies that have shown several side effects, and the potential for patients to become dependent on these drugs. Read more See More About:  proton pump inhibitors  acid reflux treatment  erosive esophagitis What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors? What are proton pump inhibitors? How do PPIs work? What are they used for? Read more See More About:  antacids  h2 blockers  proton pump inhibitors What Are the Side Effects of PPIs? Proton pump inhibitors as a class of medicine only rarely cause severe side effects. However, even mild side effects should be reported to your doctor if they persist. Read more See More About:  proton pump inhibitors  heartburn treatment  preventing heartburn H2 Blockers H2 blockers are another type of medication that can be used to treat acid reflux. How do they work? What are they used for? Read more See More About:  antacids  h2 blockers  proton pump inhibitors Heartburn / GERD Ads Acid Reflux Diet Heartburn Gerd Cancer Treatment Heartburn and Gerd Featured Articles Daily Life Cancer - Digestive System Screening Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge - FAQs Glossary of Heartburn-Related Terms Personal Stories Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement