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I've been prescribed omeprazole 20mg for acid reflux long term, what are the concerns taking continually for years on end?

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Long term use: Long term use has been associated with Vitamin B-12 deficiency, osteoporosis and fractures as well as hypomagnesemia, atrophic gastritis. Other side effects includes pancreatitis, blood count problems, liver function. These are issues to discuss with your physician.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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