Prilosec and Nexium safe, says FDA

If you're into the "purple pill" or possibly another drug for the decrease of heartburn symptoms, you may be pleased to know that the brand names Prilosec and Nexium are not connected to possible heart problems. Well, according to the FDA at least.

Initial results from two separate probes in the U.S. and Canada concluded that both heartburn drugs do not have any connection to heart problems or issues after initial reports suggested the reverse. Conflicting results; what else is new.

In general, has changed nutritional habits caused you to no longer need heartburn-reducing drugs? Many people I've spoken with report that a changed attitude and brevity in nutritional choices made heartburn symptoms completely cease.