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Some people who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a group of medications used to treat acid reflux, may be more likely to develop dementia, according to a new study published in 'Neurology.' ....
Taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a group of medications used to treat acid reflux, for several years may raise your risk of developing dementia, new research has found. The study did not find that taking PPIs for less than 4.4 years was associated with increased dementia risk. It’s crucial to speak with your doctor about how long you may benefit from PPIs, rather than taking them continuously without consulting a healthcare provider, experts say. ....
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, a type of acid reflux medication, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia, suggests a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Importantly, this research doesn't establish that these drugs directl ....
The study did not say the medications cause dementia, only that there was an association between using the drugs and a higher risk of developing dementia. ....