(03-07-10) Warning: FDA Says Heartburn Meds Can Increase Your Fracture Risk

The FDA has mandated that proton pump inhibitor heartburn medications must
carry a label warning of increased fracture risk. This group of drugs include
Prevacid, Prilosec, and Nexium.

The FDA suggests those taking these drugs should consult with their doctors,
and those using such drugs over-the-counter limit their use to no more than
three 14-day periods a year.
According to the FDA website:
"... [The decision is] based on the Agency's review of several epidemiological
studies that reported an increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist and
spine in patients using proton pump inhibitors."

Source: FDA May 25, 2010

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