Nexium does not cause heart attacks

A few seconds after the alarm goes off, always well before dawn, I swallow a Nexium capsule with the first glass of water of the day. Today the FDA put out a very welcome press release saying that Nexium and Prilosec do not increase the risk of cardiac events.

Nexium and Prilosec help heal erosions in the lining of the esophagus (known as erosive esophagitis). Last year, almost accidentally, I was identified as having this issue and since then Nexium has become part of my daily routine.

One good piece of news, unless of course you believe nothing put out by the government.