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long term PPI's

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Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis

Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children India

This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.

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long term PPI's

by sue3708, May 08, 2008 06:10AM

What are the long term risks of being on PPI's. Should one periodically take a "drug holiday". I have been on and off for years. 38 year old female. Everytime I go off for a few weeks i end up really sick again. I have never had any heartburn....but i get weird chest/swallowing/feel like I'm going to pass out symptoms. So is it safe to stay on them. Are there any studies?

Thanks,

Sue

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by Ratnakar Kini, MD

, May 08, 2008 07:20AM

Hi Sue,
PPI are very safe drugs. There are no long term dreadful complications reported with PPI. But you may have other subtle problems like loose stools, head ache etc.

There is no need to take drug holidays
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