REFLUX MEDICINE DANGERS

[berry girl 2]

DId everyone see this article on the danger of acid reflux medication?

I have been taking it daily since my sleeve 7 years ago.

Anyone else concerned?

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/millions-of-canadians-using-acid-reflux-drugs-for-too-long-risking-health-side-effects-1.4409011?fbclid=IwAR04LV_zelKOuCQuEZFt7zKRzhyN68fItehGCQpwU6RYOXURIkP9XqP6WLY

[Briswife15 890]

Yes. Although safe for appropriate patients, it should be used for as short as possible, and a low dose. Especially bad for the elderly and immunocompromised patients. I've been on one for as long as you have with no side effects. But, that's not to say I should be. I currently have an ulcer and stricture and am 5 weeks post RNY, so I can't stop now!!!

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[TracyS 62]

Well actually I put baking soda in acidic food like anything with tomatoes and no longer have an issue with acid reflux where in the past I have been hospitalized for it.

[Frustr8 7,886]

But it may destroy the Vitamin benefits from your foods, that said, Good Luck now and in the future.

[Avery's Mom 315]

I have been on a low does of omeprazole for over 30 years. no issues

[berry girl 2]

Well, I guess it’s official. I just received this email from my doctors office.