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There are reports that nexium (taken for acid reflux) can potentially cause kidney problems. are there also similar concerns about pepcid?
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You're correct in that for past few years there have been concerns about kidney problems from chronic use of ppi meds like nexium, but pepcid is in another class of meds & I haven't heard about an y problems with kidney diseases from its long-term use. Your pharmacist may have more information about this matter though.
Answered 11/8/2021
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