RightHealth Daily Dose » proton pump http://dailydose.righthealth.com We feature the one health item you simply cannot afford to miss. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:50:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Acid Reflux Drugs Increase Bone Fracture Risk http://dailydose.righthealth.com/uncategorized/acid-reflux-drugs-increase-bone-fracture-risk/ http://dailydose.righthealth.com/uncategorized/acid-reflux-drugs-increase-bone-fracture-risk/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:39:43 +0000 Steven http://dailydose.kosmix.com/?p=295 Protonix, Prilosec and Nexium are just a few of the common drugs used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD or acid reflux). The use of these drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPI), has been shown to increase the risk of hip fractures when used for over 7 years, according to a new Canadian study. It is not uncommon to find patients who are taking these drugs for extended periods of time. As with any medication it is recommended that you and your physician weigh the risks and benefits prior to starting long term treatment with a PPI. Full story.

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