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I just lost 8% of my bone from using omeprazole to control my reflux a
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naoshapirol, just a few thoughts. omeprazole it thought to induce bone loss by thwarting the absorption of calcium. Reclast prevents the loss of bone which limits your body's access to ready calcium. Combined the two medications could increase hypocalcemia.
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@gently Confirming your note omeprazole, and adding that better results happen with Calcium Citrate supplements when you are on a PPI.
Example reference:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/calcium-curious
"People taking medications that reduce stomach acid — such as the proton-pump inhibitors (Prevacid, Prilosec) or the H2 blockers (Tagamet, Zantac) — should take a CALCIUM CITRATE supplement because lower amounts of stomach acid mean they won't absorb calcium carbonate properly."
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@gently I will discuss this with the hematologist who's going to give me the rec class for my endocrinologist who's looked at all my test scores things that rec class is the best bet the bone building medicines either cause cancer stroke or heart attack pro has to be taken for the rest of my life every six months so I'm stuck with rec class and I'll just have to keep an eye on my calcium levels which right now are fine