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Am i losing weight because of my acid reflux? and if i take my medication will i get my weight back?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

No: Acid reflex medication do not interfere with body weight loss or gain.

Dr Reyna and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acid reflux med: will not cause weight gain or loss. The only way acid relux would be linked to weight loss is if you ate less due to your GI upset.

Answered 11/3/2018

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