Just last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a public announcement about the side effects of popular heartburn drugs. Blockbuster brands such as Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid were mentioned. These so-called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been found to increase the risk of fracture in the bone area, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist areas.
While these heartburn medications can provide almost instant relief when you eat, it’s time to start thinking twice before you put this pill in your mouth. The FDA reported that prolonging use (one year or more) and a higher dose may lead to these side effects, that is, bone fractures.
If you are a type of GERD sufferer who depends on such drugs, you can ask yourself what you have to do. Should you just ignore the side effects and worry when this happens? Or should you just let the pain bother you and hope that someday he will leave? Or maybe you can go to the doctor again and ask for another prescription.
If you are a type that already depends on this type of medicine, do not despair, as there are natural remedies available to you to relieve you of your pain. Acid reflux can be cured not only through the counter and prescribed medications, but also with the help of other natural remedies that you never thought possible. In fact, these treatments are even safer, more effective and cheaper. It’s good that it can even provide you with lasting relief, you no longer have to have chest pain. You do not allow this disease to control your body, start acting now and take responsibility for your body.
