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Is hypomagnesia common in people who take prilosec daily for many years? or is this rare even with long term use?

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Dr. Jason Reich answered

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Rare: This is rate and associated with long term use in very ill hospitlized patients

Answered 1/20/2016

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A member asked:

Is hypomagnesia common in people who take prilosec daily for many years? or is this rare even with long term use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Reich answered

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