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I heard that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can increase the risk for hip fractures. Should I be concerned about taking these medications?

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I heard that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can increase the risk for hip fractures. Should I be concerned about taking these medications?

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The association between PPIs and hip fracture seems to be an issue only for those people who are on relatively high doses (equivalent to 40 mg/day or more of Prilosec, Nexium or Prevacid).

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