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Osteoporosis And Prilosec
Causes
Because the patterns of reforming and resorbing bone often vary from patient to patient, doctors believe several different factors account for this problem. Important chemicals (estrogen, testosterone, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D) and blood factors that affect cell growth are involved with this process. Changes in levels of any of these factors can play a role in the development of osteoporosis.
The Role of Sex Hormones in Bone Breakdown
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Secondary Causes for Osteoporosis Part II: Medications That Cause...
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Can Acid-Reducing Stomach Medication (Protonix) Cause Osteoporosis?
Yes, acid-reducing medications can cause bone loss. Many medications and medical disorders can cause bone loss; but in this article... Read more »
Nexium and Prilosec: Should you be worried?
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More Osteoporosis Research: Why Bears Don't Get Osteoporosis
Two PhD students at Michigan Technological University have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation grants to pursue research... Read more »
Male Osteoporosis: That News Story About Men and Osteoporosis
A number of news organizations reported yesterday that a study shows some older men may benefit from osteoporosis screening and treatment.... Read more »
From Our Sources
FDA approves generic Prilosec
The Indian drug company Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd says that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic, over-the-counter version... Read more »
Prilosec Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: OMEPRAZOLE DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULE - ORAL Pronounced: (oh-MEH-pruh-zole) Side Effects Constipation, cough, dizziness or back pain... Read more »
Are Nexium and Prilosec Interchangeable?
An acid reflux sufferer has a problem paying for prescription Nexium, so his doctor has recommended over-the-counter Prilosec instead. Now the... Read more »
Prilosec helps control bleeding in ulcer patients
A new study showed that patients who received Prilosec intravenously avoided more invasive treatments to stop bleeding in the throat and stomach.... Read more »
Cheaper Prilosec now available
A store-brand version of one common over-the-counter heartburn medication is now available in drugstores. Omeprazole is a generic version of the... Read more »
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