FDA Says Stomach Acid Drugs Can Lower Magnesium

(Reuters) - Prescription ulcer drugs such as AstraZeneca Plc’s blockbuster, Nexium, will carry a new warning that long-term use may cause low magnesium levels, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday. Low magnesium can lead to complications such as muscle spasms, irregular heartbeat and seizures.

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