Prilosec and Nexium might cause heart problems

September 2007

Please see the latest information from the FDA on this topic

Patients are now hearing that Prilosec and Nexium might cause heart problems.

This comes from studies comparing Prilosec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) to surgery for severe gastroesophageal reflux.

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Geriatrics misuse of the Beers criteria to determine drug therapy in the elderly
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Respiratory & Allergy Zyflo CR, a new extended-release version of zileuton for chronic asthma
Diabetes whether patients with type 2 diabetes benefit from monitoring their blood glucose
Diabetes how to treat diabetes during pregnancy
new requirement to use tamper-resistant pads for most written Medicaid prescriptions