Prilosec and Nexium might cause heart problems
September 2007
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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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