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Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium And Other Heartburn Drugs Work Wonders, But Long Term Use Has Risks, Study Shows

[toolmangler-2009]

they typically report on subjects far beyond their depth.
Posted by babykilller at 08:14 PM : Aug 11, 2008



very good point.

[jean243]

I took Prilosec and Nexium for about 4 months at the age of 58. You naturally have less stomach acid at age 58 than when you are younger. As a result of taking Prilosec, I could not digest vitamin B-12 because the Prilosec blocked off too much of my stomach acid. So I got severe, really severe, neuropathy as a result, from vitamin B-12 deficiency. It was not diagnosed correctly for a year, until my primary doctor finally referred me to a neurologist. After taking B-12 pills daily, after 3 years I have very little neuropathy left. My acid reflux was cured by my losing weight, eating smaller meals, and not drinking coffee any more.

[Haug_Dude]

My son had GERD for many years which went away when he learned how to avoid certain acidic and fatty foods, not to eat too fast, or too late in the day. We are by and large (so to speak) fat, over medicated suckers for the quick fix.

And the Hits just keep on coming from Big Pharma. When will the people learn that their synthetic drugs are foreign to the human body and laced with side effects. Their cure is worst than the disease.

[jlsosamd]

It is important to report side-effects of medication, but just as importantly should be to report alternatives to medications. Heartburn is often a symptom of GERD. Proton pump inhibitors or blocker do not treat the underlying problem of GERD but merely mask the symptom. There is very effective laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery which can cure GERD. It is low risk and minimally invasive. Patients with severe enough GERD to require years of PPI therapy should strongly consider surgical treatment. Many physicians do not know enough about this very effective surgery to recommend it to patients.

[Syndicate]

Weak Bones or Cancer of the Esophagus. Your Choice.

[tomanyt]

So what? Everything you eat, drink or breath will kill you anyway.

[wl7bzh]

Old news.

While were at it, what about vitamin B12 absorption in the elderly related to PPIs?