A member asked:

Can gerd cause palpitations? also, if it is not the gerd causing the palps is it safe to take ppi's like omeprazole or lansoprazole with palps?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

No: Gerd does not cause arrhythmias but may cause unusual sensations in the chest. Taking a proton pump inhibitors such as Omeprazole would not be likely to pose a significant risk. However without knowing the exact cause of palpitation, cannot comment specifically.

Answered 6/30/2014

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