Hello, I take medication for high blood pressure, arithmia, gastric reflux and eliquis. Since then, my nails are brittle, is it possible that it is the medication and if so, is there a solution? Thank you for your help!

Hello Ma'am,Would it be possible to have the exact name of your medications?That way I will be better able to answer you.

Thank you.After analysis of your medications, only one of them can be linked with the effects you describe. And the link is very weak in my opinion.It is pantoprazole which, when taken for long periods of time, is linked to decreased absorption of Magnesium and Calcium. This could affect the strength of your nails.Discuss with your pharmacist whether you could stop taking this medication, or at least take less.Happy day,Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist