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I have pernicious anemia and was just told my gastrin levels were extremely high. i also take prilosec, lexapro, (escitalopram) restoril, ativan, and lithium. ?

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Prilosec!: Prilosec can cause elevated gastronomic levels. Could be that. There are other causes but this drug is a culprit to cause this.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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