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“More research is needed to confirm our findings and explore reasons for the possible link between long-term proton pump inhibitor use and a higher risk of dementia”

Using certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher dementia risk


By News on the Net -- StudyFinds——--August 10, 2023

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MINNEAPOLIS — Using certain acid reflux medications for an extended period of time may raise a patient’s risk of dementia by up to 33 percent, a new study warns. Researchers working with the American Academy of Neurology found that individuals who consumed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for over four-and-a-half years saw their likelihood of developing this serious cognitive condition increase significantly. ---More...


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