Heartburn meds could lead to kidney damage, study finds

February 23, 2017, 8:12 AM|
Long-term use of certain heartburn medications could lead to serious kidney damage, a new study shows. It looked at the use of “proton pump inhibitors,” sold under brand names including Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium. An estimated 15 million Americans use these medications regularly. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings.