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Can Pantoprazole Be Taken For A Long Duration?
Question: I have been prescribed Pantolzole (acid reducing drug). Only take when needed. I really need to take now but am scared to take it because of the recent news item regarding these drug called "Pump" something. I m 75 years old. What do thing about this.
Brief Answer:
proton pump inhibitors should not be taken continuously
Detailed Answer:
Yes, proton pump inhibitors should not be taken continuously since they interfere with absorption of essential nutrients that require presence of acid: and chronic acid suppression can even lead to cancer.
So please take Pantoprazole but only if you need it and not on a regular basis.
You can revert back.
Regards
proton pump inhibitors should not be taken continuously
Detailed Answer:
Yes, proton pump inhibitors should not be taken continuously since they interfere with absorption of essential nutrients that require presence of acid: and chronic acid suppression can even lead to cancer.
So please take Pantoprazole but only if you need it and not on a regular basis.
You can revert back.
Regards
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