Study shows benefits of anti-clotting medications reduced by common heartburn drugs
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 13:35
in Health & Medicine
LAS VEGAS, NV (May 6, 2009) -- The anti-clotting action of the medication clopidogrel (Plavix) can be compromised by common drugs for the treatment of heartburn and ulcers resulting in a roughly 50% increase in the combined risk of hospitalization for heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular illnesses, according to a new study presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angio