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If you take prilosec more than 6-8 weeks in a row, are you more likely to develop esophageal cancer?

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Dr. David Cooke answered

Just the opposite: Priolosec and other proton pump inhibitors help limit acid reflux. Acid reflux is a risk factor for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.

Dr Sneid and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/27/2017

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Dr. Richard Sanders answered

No: There is no evidence that Prilosec or other anti-acid producing drugs cause cancer.

Dr Raman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

If you take prilosec more than 6-8 weeks in a row, are you more likely to develop esophageal cancer?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Cooke answered

Dr Sneid and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Richard Sanders answered

Dr Raman and another doctor agreed

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