Drugs to control heartburn are among the pharmaceutical industry's
biggest sellers, with millions of people taking both over-the-counter
and prescription medications to fight acid reflux. But these drugs,
called proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, come with a cost, according to
national wellness expert Dr. Erika Schwartz.
Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium have been linked to various side effects,
including an increased risk of bone fracture, diarrhea, and reduced
absorption of nutrients, but do the benefits of PPIs outweigh the risks?
"I don't think that the people who have broken bones because they have
taken them are going to agree with the idea that the benefits outweigh
the risks," Dr. Schwartz tells Newsmax Health.
"Actually, diet is a better way," she said.
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