Acidity drugs are associated with fatal risks

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who use common antacids for months or years may face increased risk of dying from heart disease, kidney failure, or stomach cancer, a new study suggests..

The study involved more than 200,000 US veterans, described as the latest to raise concerns about drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

"The results indicate the specific causes of death associated with drugs," said Dr. Ziad al-Ali, an assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis. "The excess risk was relatively small. For example, over 10 years, 13% Users PPI Due to cardiovascular disease, including heart disease or stroke. This compared with just over 11% of people who used blockers.

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