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, …
People who regularly use acid reflux drugs are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. A new study found that regular use of proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec, was linked to a 24% increased risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Proton pump inhibitors work by blocking an enzyme in the wall …
