Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Health Tips: Before you take this heartburn medication...

A proton pump inhibitor, a drug commonly taken for heartburn, may cause side effects.

 

The American Academy of Family Physicians lists these factors to consider before using a proton pump inhibitor (PPI):

 

Health Tips

 

* If you’re a postmenopausal woman, talk with your

 

doctor because a PPI could increase your risk for bone fractures.

 

* If you’ve been treated for a C. difficile infection, check with your doctor because PPIs may

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