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Taken Prolsec For A Long Period. Bone Density Test Abnormal. Taking Zantec. What Can Be Done?

Posted on Tue, 17 Sep 2013

Question: I've been taken prolsec for a long period of time. I just had a bone densety test and it came back abnormal.
I just got off of proslec and now taking zantec . we'll it effect my bones I am 69 years old

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a long term complication

Detailed Answer:
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Prilosec or omeprazole is a Proton pump inhibitor drug. It is a safe drug and can be prescribed for long time. It has potential to cause depletion of bone calcium and it can lead to decrease the bone density and consequent increase in risk of hip fracture in elderly.

Zantec is also an antacid drug H2 Blocker. It is also a safe drug and risk of bone calcium depletion with this drug is very minimal as compared to omeprazole. It can cause decreased absorption of Vitamin B12 so if you are taking this drug daily then I would recommend you to take B12 supplements evey 2-3 months for 4 weeks.

Hope I cleared your doubt, if you have more questions you can ask again.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (7 hours later)

Can I restore my bones healthy again. I have thin bones

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you. can

Detailed Answer:
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Tes you can restore the bone calcium again. Take calcium tablets along with Vitamin D tablets with proper nutrition. You will see improviement in bone density in about 4-6 weeks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar