Sunday, August 12, 2007

More bad news for heartburn drugs

Disturbing studies on two popular heartburn drugs Prilosec and Nexium.

F.D.A. Is Reviewing Heartburn Drugs After Studies Find Possible Heart Risk
August 10, 2007

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/10/health/10drug.html?ex=1344484800&en=2ab45853ff6e4a8d&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

In 2006, researchers found that these drugs also make it more difficult for the body to absorb calcium since they reduce stomach acid.

Study Finds a Link Between Some Heartburn Drugs and Hip Injuries in People Over 50
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/27/health/27bone.html?ex=157680000&en=ee198b60407599fa&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

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