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Some antacids increase risk of hip fractures
LTC Liability Monitor, January 2, 2007
Residents taking powerful antacid drugs called proton pump inhibitors face an increased risk of hip fractures, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Common proton pump inhibitors include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix. They are often prescribed for stomach conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease. The researchers found that taking a proton pump inhibitor for more than one year increased the risk of a hip fracture by 44%, compared with people not taking these medications. In addition, the risk was 2.6 times higher among people who took high doses over a long period, according to the Journal.
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