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Does taking omeprazole long term cause stomach cancer?
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No. Been repeatedly studied and answer is consistently no. However, if you are taking omeprazole for a preexisting stomach condition such as gastric ulcer or H pylorii these can be pre-malignant
Answered 4/9/2021
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