I've stopped taking lansoprazole for my acid reflux because I'm worried it can cause dementia. Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor – these drugs reduce stomach acid production, which reduces acid reflux. On the plus side, the PPI is likely to have eased your acid reflux – and we know this is important, as repeated exposure to stomach acid can, …
A new study claims, prolonged use of widely-used acid reflux medications can be linked to a heightened risk of dementia. Long term use of acidity medicines can lead to dementia risk Published in the American Academy of Neurology's journal on Wednesday, the research delved into individuals who rely on proton pump inhibitors for managing their condition can be affected. The …
