Heart Attack Vs Heartburn
People who suffer a heart attack and are given a combination of Plavix and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as Prilosec or Nexium may increase their risk of death or another heart attack, new research suggests. Doctors often prescribe this drug combo, since Plavix thins the blood to reduce the risk of another heart attack, while a PPI helps reduce the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with taking Plavix. Researchers say their findings in this new study suggest that PPIs should only...
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