Common Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Higher Migraine Risk: Study
There drugs are often overprescribed, according to experts.
PPIs are common pill for common ailments. like heart burn and indigestion. Unfortunately, they also affect a core biological function, affecting your entire body in dangerous ways. decade3d - anatomy online/Shutterstock
People who take drugs to reduce their acid reflux could be inadvertently increasing their risk of getting a migraine.
A study of the association between the common medication and migraines was published in an online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. While the study did not prove that acid-reducing drugs cause migraine, it indicated an association between the two.
Millions Misuse PPIs, H2 Blockers
Acid reflux, characterized by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus after a meal or when lying down, is often treated with acid-reducing drugs. These medications are widely prescribed for gastric acid-related upper gastrointestinal disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, and peptic ulcer disease.
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