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I take omeprazole 20g every day. is it safe to use it a year straight? what affect have on other organs?

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Omeprazole: Omeprazole reduces stomach acid and reduces symptoms of heartburn. It can limit acid injury or allow healing of acid injury to the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum mucosa. Omeprazole can induce magnesium deficiency, impair protein digestion, minimally - and can induce allergic-like reactions in kidney, leading to some loss of functions - rare. Do not be alarmed - benefits far outweigh risks.

Answered 10/31/2014

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