Practitioner Course

Tapering Proton Pump Inhibitors - Interview

Positively impact your patients' health via tapering the most commonly prescribed medication in the Western world. 
Format

Online Course
1 lesson

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

1 Hour

Presenter

Vincent Pedre

About this course

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, yet long-term use is often unnecessary and carries significant risks.

Many patients remain on PPIs well beyond their original indication, leading to complications such as nutrient malabsorption, increased infection risk, SIBO, osteoporosis, and even mood disturbances. This session, led by Dr Vincent Pedre provides you with a comprehensive and practical approach to safely and effectively taper patients off their.

Drawing on clinical experience and the latest evidence, Dr Pedre outlines the risks of chronic PPI use, the importance of establishing an "exit plan," and step-by-step strategies for individualised, successful tapering.

The interview also covers how to address underlying causes, support gut health, and provide the patient education and coaching necessary for long-term success.
What you receive:
  • A personalised certificate of completion including continuing education hours
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions

From this course you will learn

  • Why PPIs are often overprescribed and continued unnecessarily
  • The risks and adverse effects associated with long-term PPI therapy
  • How to establish an "exit plan" when initiating PPI treatment
  • The importance of gradual, individualised tapering
  • Practical tapering strategies, including dose reduction, alternate-day dosing, and use of H2 blockers
  • How to support patients with digestive enzymes, gut-healing nutrients, and lifestyle modifications during tapering
  • The role of frequent patient contact and individualised protocols in successful PPI discontinuation
  • How to monitor for hidden or delayed side-effects of chronic PPI use
  • Effective patient education and coaching strategies for a smooth taper
  • The risks of over-the-counter PPI availability and the importance of clinician vigilance

What's in this course

Your Presenter

Dr Vincent Pedre, MD, IFMCP

Dr Vincent Pedre is a board-certified internist, functional medicine expert, and internationally-recognised authority on gut health and digestive wellness. As Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and Founder/CEO of Happy Gut Life, Dr Pedre has been pioneering integrative gastroenterology approaches in private practice in New York City since 2004.

Dr Pedre graduated from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and brings over two decades of clinical experience to his patient-centred approach to medicine. He is a Certified Practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine and serves as a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His unique clinical expertise extends beyond traditional internal medicine, with additional certifications in medical acupuncture and yoga therapy.

As a best-selling author, Dr Pedre has written extensively on gut health, including his acclaimed books "Happy Gut" and "The GutSmart Protocol," which have helped thousands understand the critical connection between digestive health and overall wellness. His expertise in gastrointestinal function through the lens of functional medicine has made him a sought-after speaker and educator worldwide.

Dr Pedre has travelled globally as faculty for The Institute for Functional Medicine, teaching healthcare providers in Australia, Mexico, Peru, and throughout the United States. His clinical philosophy centres on the belief that "the gut is the gateway to excellent health," and his practice integrates both Western and EaBio Vincent Pedrestern medical traditions to address root causes of illness. Dr Pedre's expertise in proton pump inhibitor management and gastroenterological therapeutics stems from his comprehensive understanding of the gut microbiome, digestive physiology, and the systemic effects of acid-suppressing medications on long-term health outcomes.

Dr Pedre's approach to PPI tapering protocols reflects his commitment to personalised, systems-based medicine that prioritises patient safety while addressing underlying digestive dysfunction through targeted nutritional, lifestyle, and therapeutic interventions.