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Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use
Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 26 10:44am | Replies (793)Comment receiving replies
No, thankfully, I have not had esophageal cancer. My doctor has recommended that I transition from a PPI to an H2 blocker because of the association of long-term use of PPI's with bone density loss (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6914803/).
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I have Osteoporosis. I take Osteoporosis meds and bhrt. Because of my acid reflux I was prescribed Omeprazole. When I read that it can inhibit calcium absorbtion I was concerned. Since then I have resumed the ppi and am not going to worry about the calcium issue. At 77 I am refusing to worry about the myriad issues with medication side effects. My life is too short. I
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Thanks for that background information. I moved the discussion to the Digestive Health group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/) so that you can connect with others like @jackiem95 @pines @ngorman25 and others who may be able to provide some input and experiences.