This drug previously earned its maker (Astra Zeneca) 6 million dollars a year. It was prescribed for things like heartburn, acid reflux, GURD, ulcers, and inflammation of the esophagus. Evidently this drug did help with the symptoms of the above conditions. Notice I said “SYMPTOMS”. But, Prilosec and similar drugs DO NOT solve the problem. In fact, they actually worsen it and cause more severe conditions that you started with (www.mercola.com).
Did you ever wonder how I make the decision of what drug to feature in each month’s news-letter? Most often it’s a drug that someone asks me to research for them. But, PRILOSEC, now here’s the story-
I’m in the check-out of my local Shop and Save, when I look up and see this postcard size, shinny, purple ad for Prilosec (Now available OTC) attached and sticking up from the top of the credit card scanner machine! There it was! Invading my space! You couldn’t help but see it! I said to the check-out person, “What the heck is that?” She wasn’t even aware that it was there. But said I could remove it if I wanted to, which I did.
Proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec are some of the worst drugs that you could possibly take. They “unnaturally” diminish acid in the stomach, which lowers your primary defense mechanism for food borne infections and increases your risk of food poisoning. It would be better to eat raw garlic and take probiotics for these conditions. (Dr. Mercola)
Side effects include (but are not limited to):
abdominal pain/swelling
diarrhea
headache
nausea
vomiting
aggression
anemia
anxiety
apathy
back pain
breast development (males)
blood in urine
changes in liver function
chest pain
confusion
constipation
cough
depression
sleep disorders
AND NOW YOU DON’T EVEN NEED A PRESCRIPTION TO BUY IT!
