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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Proton Pump Inhibitors Now Safe with Plavix? In research released in February 2009, there were concerns that taking proton pump inhibitors when taking Plavix (clopidogrel) could inhibit how Plavix worked in the body. However, in a new study, researchers say that it is now safe to take PPIs when taking Plavix. What is the difference between the older study and this new one? Read more FDA Warns of Fracture Risk with Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Studies Show Risks Associated With Proton Pump Inhibitors Can long term use of PPIs Increase Your Weight? PPIs May Induce Reflux Symptoms & Become Addictive Heartburn Meds May Increase Risk of Fractures Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications Associated With Increased Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia PPIs & Plavix Together May Increase Risk of Heart Attack What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Anyway? Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that prevent the release of acid in the stomach and intestines. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat people with GERD, ulcers of the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders that may cause excess stomach acid. Read more Aciphex Dexilant Nexium Prevacid Prilosec Protonix H2 Blockers H2 blockers, also called H2 receptor agonists, are medicines that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces. How do they work, what are they used for, and how are they different from proton pump inhibitors? Read more Axid Pepcid Tagamet Zantac Do You Have a Question! If you have a question about what you are experiencing or you want to find tips for controlling your chronic heartburn, the Heartburn forum is a great place to start. Visit the Heartburn forum. Heartburn / GERD Ads Reflux Acid Reflux Diet Diet for Gerd Heartburn Gerd Featured Articles Medications and Remedies Daily Life Cancer - Digestive System Screening Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge - FAQs Glossary of Heartburn-Related Terms Personal Stories   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn Advertisement