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Can Prilosec Be Taken Safely For A Long Duration?
Question: I take a generic form of Prilosec are there any side affects for long term?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Prilosec and indeed all the PPIs used to treat acid reflux are very well tolerated with very few side effects. However, with long-term use, rare side effects can include softening of the bones, vitamin deficiencies such as D, E, A, K, and B12, and very rarely there are pancreatic, renal, and liver complication. However, these are very rare and only arise after years of use.
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Detailed Answer:
Thanks very much for your question.
Prilosec and indeed all the PPIs used to treat acid reflux are very well tolerated with very few side effects. However, with long-term use, rare side effects can include softening of the bones, vitamin deficiencies such as D, E, A, K, and B12, and very rarely there are pancreatic, renal, and liver complication. However, these are very rare and only arise after years of use.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my direct link below. It would be my pleasure to be your personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
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