Saturday 30 March 2013

Risk of C. Diff Infection High Among Patients Who Use Antihistamines to Treat Stomach Acid

A new study conducted by researchers at Mayo Clinic reveals that the risk of Clostridium difficile infection, which is a common cause for diarrhea, is high among patients who are prescribed antihistamines to suppress stomach acid. The study focused on histamine 2 receptor antagonists. The researchers found no significant risk for people taking over-the-counter antihistamine drugs, however. The findings appear in the online journal iPLOS ONE/i. Researchers ...

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