Popular heartburn pills taken to block the production of stomach acid seem to increase the risk of hip fractures in older people, according to an analysis of medical records.
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), available by prescription or over the counter, include drugs such as Prilosec and Nexium. They are more potent than other medications such as Zantac or Pepcid that suppress acid production through a different biological mechanism.
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