A recent study has found an unusual side effect of a group of medications known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). The drugs, which control gastric acid and secretion have been linked to early onset osteoporosis.Individuals who are most at risk for the development of osteoporosis and bone fracture are those who have taken PPIs for longer than five years, according to an August 2008 article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.The study echoed results of a similar study published in a December 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, which found that long-term, high-dose consumption of PPIs contributed to hip fractures among patients.Nearly 44 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, which is nearly 55 percent of the 50 plus age group, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation as quoted in a September 2008 American Medical News article.What are PPIs Used For?Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) were introduced to help patients suffering from an array of conditions find relief with a reduction of gastric acid production. PPIs can be used for treatment of the following:* Zollinger-Ellison syndrome* Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)* Stress gastritis* Barrett’s esophagus* Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)* Dyspepsia* Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease* GastrinomasConditions causing hypersecretion of acidThe PPIs […]

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