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.
Tags: bone, fracture, PPI, proton pump, reflux
Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
August 14th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Would like to what can be done to prevent bone,fracture,PPI,proton pump,reflux..When taking Nexium?