Saturday, November 10, 2007

The Purple Pill for Reflux? Choose the Cheapest

Proton Pump inhibitors (PPI) are one of the most widely prescribed medications in the world. Why are there 5 different PPIs on the market to treat acid reflux? Is one better than the other? Is the cheaper generic (Omeprazole) as good as Prevacid? or Protonics? or Aciphex? or Nexium?With the help of The American Family Physician Journal, let me dispel the confusion. First, there are different