1
Apr
2007

Antacid Drugs Increase Risk of Hip Fractures and Weak Bones

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A large study has found that taking stomach acid blocking drugs
(Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix), increases the risk of
osteoporosis and bone fracture. People over 50 who took these drugs for
more than one year had a 44% increased risk of breaking a hip and
higher doses for longer periods more than doubled their risk. Blocking
stomach acid impairs calcium and mineral absorption leading to weak
bones. If you or someone you know uses these drugs we have natural
medicine alternatives that are worth exploring. (Journal of the
American Med Assoc. 2006;296:2947-53)