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Does Prolonged Intake Of Omeprazole Result In A Decreased B12 Level Or Anemia?
Question: can orc's etc(ex Prilosec and tums) result in a decreased B12 level or anemia?
Brief Answer:
Rarely it can cause this side effect
Detailed Answer:
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A rare report of anaemia, has been mentioned with chronic use of omeprazole. omeprazole associated vitamin B12 deficiency usually go unrecognized, this may be noted in patient with poor dietary intake of vitamin B12, impaired vitamin B12 stores.
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Take care.
Rarely it can cause this side effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
A rare report of anaemia, has been mentioned with chronic use of omeprazole. omeprazole associated vitamin B12 deficiency usually go unrecognized, this may be noted in patient with poor dietary intake of vitamin B12, impaired vitamin B12 stores.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
What would be considered "poor dietary intake of vitamin B12"?
Brief Answer:
Those individuals who do not eat animal products.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
vitamin B12 deficiency can be seen if you don't eat any animal products, including meat, milk, cheese, and eggs or a vegetarian who doesn't eat enough eggs or dairy products. This can taken as poor intake of vit b12.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Those individuals who do not eat animal products.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
vitamin B12 deficiency can be seen if you don't eat any animal products, including meat, milk, cheese, and eggs or a vegetarian who doesn't eat enough eggs or dairy products. This can taken as poor intake of vit b12.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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