Regular use of proton pump inhibitors (stomach ulcer medicine which I took to cure my bleeding ulcer) contributes to an increased risk of hip fractures. This information comes from the Nurses’ Health study (which I have participated in for many years). By watching over almost 80,000 nurses since 1982, these researchers recognize that regular doses of PPI increase the risk of hip fracture by 35-45%. For women who smoke, their risks increased to 51%. From these findings, the Food and Drug Association issued an advisory about this risk.
One of my friends at work asked if I would continue taking my PPI
medicine now that my ulcer is healed.
After talking to my doctor, my answer is no. I am doing well. All medications have side effects and actions
on our bodys. I’m not increasing my risk
of hip fracture by taking a medicine which I no longer need. More information about this study can be
found at
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