The FDA also said there's no evidence that another family of heartburn drugs called H2 blockers interfere with Plavix, the AP reported. A few months ago, researchers reported that patients taking Plavix and these heartburn drugs had a significantly increased risk of hospitalization for chest pain, heart attack or stroke. Your Genes May Help Decide Oh-So-Cold Temperatures Plague Older People 1st Human Embryonic Stem Cell Study Set Certain Facial Injuries Point to Domestic Violence Want More News.

Plavix, used to prevent deadly blood clots, has been prescribed to more than 90 million people worldwide. Health officials are studying reports that the action of the popular blood thinner Plavix can be neutralized by some heartburn medications, reported. Because it can upset the stomach, Plavix (generic name clopidogrel) is often prescribed with heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors.

The heartburn drugs may interfere with a liver enzyme need to metabolize Plavix, the researchers suggested. Food and Drug Administration said it's important to fully understand the interaction between Plavix and proton pump inhibitors. Heartburn Drugs May Neutralize Plavix U.S. For now, patients should continue taking Plavix but doctors should be cautious when prescribing heartburn drugs. Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters.

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