Do Acid Blockers pose health risks
In 2008, Americans spend over $14 billion on proton pump inhibitors. These heartburn treatments such as Nexium, Prevacid, and Protonix may put millions of patients at risk. According to Scientific American, long-term use of these medicines has been linked to “withdrawal symptoms, an increased risk of bacterial infection, hip fracture and even possible nutritional deficiencies.” Additionally,…