Risks of prolonged acid suppression therapy:

• Increased risk of community-acquired pneumonia
• Increased risk of community-acquired clostridium difficile infection
• Decreased absorption of iron, specifically non-heme iron
• Decreased absorption of Vitamin B12
• Decreased absorption of calcium
• Increased hyperplasia

Be cautious using acid suppression in:

• Patients with iron deficiency anemia (unless due to bleeding ulcers)
• Elderly individuals at risk of community-acquired pneumonia
• Children for long periods of time due to risk of gastric hyperplasia.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general education. Please work with your health care practitioner to use it in the best way possible to promote your health.