Prilosec Heart Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the heartburn medications Nexium and Prilosec do not cause heart problems. This announcement comes in response to studies that linked the meds to a higher incidence of cardiovascular events. FDA officials say this preliminary data does not indicate increased heart risks, and that healthcare providers and patients should not change their prescribing practices or use of the meds at this time.
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