Sustained proton pump inhibitor deprescribing among dyspeptic patients in general practice: a return to self-management through a programme of education and alginate rescue therapy. A prospective interventional study

Sustained proton pump inhibitor deprescribing among dyspeptic patients in general practice: a return to self-management through a programme of education and alginate rescue therapy. A prospective interventional study

Background: Dyspepsia guidelines recommend that patients treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) should step down to the lowest effective dose or return to self-care, but rebound hyperacidity can make this difficult. Many patients continue on PPIs in the long term, which may lead to safety and fi...

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Main Authors: Cathal Coyle, Russell Symonds, Jane Allan, Sarah Dawson, Sheldon Russell, Adam Smith, Colin Daff, Helen Kotze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2019-07-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
alginates
proton pump inhibitor
dyspepsia
primary health care
self-care
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/3/3/bjgpopen19X101651

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https://bjgpopen.org/content/3/3/bjgpopen19X101651

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