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Will Regular Consumption Of Omeprazole Cause Early Sign Of Dementia?

Good morning, I take Omeprazole once a day I don t have any side affects from this med: I was told by a friend he toped taking it be cause he seen it could cause early signs of Dementia. Is this true ? Thank you
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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there is no such side effects of long term use but long term use of PPI (omeprazole) is not advocated. so visit your physician if you need it for years in future.
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Will Regular Consumption Of Omeprazole Cause Early Sign Of Dementia?

there is no such side effects of long term use but long term use of PPI (omeprazole) is not advocated. so visit your physician if you need it for years in future.