Nexium Depression Risks
Patients who regularly take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, such as a COX-2 inhibitor, may be prone to stomach ulcers. New research has found that the acid-reflux drug Nexium may help reduce the risk of developing an ulcer.
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From Our Experts
Nexium and Prilosec: Should you be worried?
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Nexium extinguished my heartburn, but do I still have acid reflux?
Is it acid reflux or bile reflux? Q: I had been experiencing a lot of heartburn but that seems to have decreased with Nexium. I still... Read more »
What are the risk factors for childhood depression?
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From Our Sources
Acid blockers like Nexium, Prevacid don't raise cancer risk
According to a study reported in the journal Gut, drugs that reduce stomach acid do not increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus or stomach.... Read more »
FDA: No heart risk from Nexium, Prilosec
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the heartburn medications Nexium and Prilosec do not cause heart problems. This announcement comes... Read more »
Depression Not Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Studies have shown that stroke often leads to depression, but the evidence from those studies has been mixed as to whether depression could lead to... Read more »
Work stress can boost depression risk
A stressful work environment brought on by lack of team spirit increases worker depression and the odds that employees will turn to antidepressants... Read more »
Mothers of multiples may have higher depression risk
Mothers who deliver two or more babies are more likely to have developed moderate to severe depression within nine months of giving birth than... Read more »
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