Losec and Nexium might cause heart problems
September 2007
Patients are now hearing that Losec and Nexium might cause heart problems.
This comes from studies comparing Losec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) to surgery for severe gastroesophageal reflux.
The studies suggest that patients on these drugs are more likely to have a heart attack, heart failure, or sudden cardiac death.
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