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FDA: Heartburn drugs safe for the heart
Irani | Sep 9 2008

If you are one of those who suffer from persistent heartburn — the most common symptom of acid reflux disease or gastroespohageal reflux disease - the drugs Prilosec and Nexium may be the common answer for you.

But, although many are aware of the drugs’ side-effects like headache, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, constipation, or even dry mouth, here is a find that is sure to assure you of your safe dependence on the drugs to relief yourself of that irritating burning pain in the center of the chest - they don’t appear to spur heart problems.

Although the manufacturer AstraZeneca found the drugs’ leading to heart attacks, heart failure or heart-related sudden death, the FDA recently suggested the heart link as just a coincidence, after following up on the studies.

Health Canada informed that many of the patients using the drugs and have developed heart problems had the risk factors before starting the drugs. So, Prilosec and Nexium can still mean complete 24-hour relief from heartburn symptoms without risking your heart. Image

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