New report: people who take heartburn drugs such as Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and Protonix for long periods..

Question

have a significantly increased risk of hip fractures.
i am using prilosec since years now. so should i start taking calcium supllements in order to prevent the risk of hip fracture?

Answer 1

First off, talk to you doctor.

Secondly, think twice about continuing prilosec on a continual basis.

My spouse has read the same article and has the same concerns.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Prilosec (and all the other acid blockers) are well documented 'dangerous' drugs. They cause bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine in 100% of patients taking them. They also cause malabsorption of numerous nutrients, including iron, calcium and vitamin B12.

You might want to find a doctor that will work with you to find and fix the CAUSE of your heartburn, rather than masking the symptoms with a dangerous drug.

If you cannot find a good doc, then you may find a wonderful book by Sherry Rogers, M.D. very helpful. It is called: "No More Heartburn". Dr. Rogers explains the many causes of heartburn and other gastrointestinal problems and how to relieve symptoms by treating the underlying cause(s). I highly recommend this book. It is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.

Best wishes and good luck.

Answer 4

I've been taking nexium since before I knew I was pregnant and wasn't able to stop. The heartburn was so bad when I tried, it made me sick all day. I'm at 31 weeks and she's perfect.

Answer 5

Not necessarily, remember this is just a report/study...Most of this is just based on experimental values. It works for some people or it doesnt work. You know the scenario. But of course, check with your doctor because he/she probably knows what's best for you (even though this is just a supplement).