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Do Acid Reflux Medications Damage The Liver?
Hi. On tonights news there was a segment on damage to the liver caused by being on meds for reflux., I am presently on 40 mgs on Panthoprazole and about to increase to 80 mgs. I am 75 years old and this report has unnerved me. Is there anyway to control reflux and not take these medications.? Thank you YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Hi,
Yes, there are lifestyle changes mostly in food and drinking habits. Avoid spicy, oily and junk foods including high protein plain diets.
Raise head side of your bed by six to 8 inches, avoid late night meals and drinks. Take more vegetables and fruits raw as possible.
The second part of your question chronic side effects of pantoprazole, it damages if you take it years regularly. Not for the small duration like months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray , Dentist
Yes, there are lifestyle changes mostly in food and drinking habits. Avoid spicy, oily and junk foods including high protein plain diets.
Raise head side of your bed by six to 8 inches, avoid late night meals and drinks. Take more vegetables and fruits raw as possible.
The second part of your question chronic side effects of pantoprazole, it damages if you take it years regularly. Not for the small duration like months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray , Dentist
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