Risks of proton-pump inhibitors: what every doctor should know

To the Editor: In his recent editorial, Talley discusses a range of risks of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs).1

Correspondence: adam.morton@mater.org.au

1. Talley NJ. Risks of proton-pump inhibitors: what every doctor should know [editorial]. Med J Aust 2009; 190: 109-110. <MJA full text>
2. Shiba S, Sugiura K, Ebata A, et al. Hyponatremia with consciousness disturbance caused by omeprazole administration. A case report and literature review. Dig Dis Sci 1996; 41: 1615-1617.
3. Bebarta VS, King JA, McDonough M. Proton pump inhibitor-induced rhabdomyolysis and hyponatremic delirium. Am J Emerg Med 2008; 519: e1-e2.
4. Mennecier D, Ceppa F, Gidenne S, Vergeau B. Hyponatremia with conscious disturbance associated with esomeprazole. Ann Pharmacother 2005; 39: 774-775.

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