This meta-analysis found that the risk of both hospital and community acquired pneumonia is significantly higher in those on PPI or H2 blockers. This is the strongest evidence to date of the risk elevation of pneumonia in these drugs (adjusted OR range 1.22 to 1.27), which should not be presribed without an definitive indication (abstract)
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