The hits just keep coming for Johnson & Johnson, and now its Type 2 diabetes drug, Invokana, is in the spotlight, again. Invokana, Invokamet, Farxiga, and Xigduo are in a newer class of diabetes drugs called “sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors”. These drugs are designed to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 Diabetes […]
PPI Heartburn and Ulcer Medications May Cause Stomach Cancer
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat heartburn, ulcers, and symptoms of acid reflux. Recent studies have found an increased risk of developing stomach cancer if you take these drugs. PPIs include popular prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs such as Nexium (esomeprazole) and Prilosec (omeprazole). It was also found that people who used histamin-2 […]