Prilosec Heart Condition
Pronounced: (oh-MEH-pruh-zole)
Uses
Omeprazole works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome). Decreasing excess stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent cough, and...
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FDA: No heart risk from Nexium, Prilosec
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6 Heart Conditions Explained
Heart disease comes in many forms According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States today. In 2010 alone, heart disease cost the U.S. economy $316.4 billion and was...
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