According to the Associated Press, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning about heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec and their connection to bone fractures. Many recent studies have shown that there is an increased risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures in patients, especially older than 50 and who have taken the drug for more than one year.
While the reason for the connection is not fully understood, there is evidence that these drugs, also known as proton pump inhibitors, affect the body's ability to absorb calcium, a critical nutrient for strong bones.
The FDA is requiring these drugs to carry a warning label about the risk.
If you or someone you know has experienced a hip or other type of fracture of unknown cause and has taken Nexium, Prevacid or Prilosec, please contact Larry@jonesward.com or call 1-888-KYLAW22 and ask for Larry Jones or Jasper Ward.
