Does prilosec cause cancer?
I've been taking Prilosec for my chronic acid reflux for several years now. Recently, I heard something online suggesting a link to cancer, which has made me very worried. Does Prilosec cause cancer?
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4 months ago
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I was actually researching this online because my dad takes antacids quite often. From what I read, taking these medicines short-term is generally considered very safe. The concern about serious risks usually comes up only with continuous, long-term abuse over many years without a doctor's guidance.
4 months ago
Please don't get scared by reading scary things on the internet. These medicines are prescribed to millions of people daily for acidity. Just take it as your doctor advised and you will be completely fine.
4 months ago
I don't have time to stress over every online article, but my doctor clearly told me that self-prescribing acidity pills for months is bad for the stomach lining. If your acidity is so bad that you need Prilosec daily, you need an endoscopy, not Google. Go get an appointment with a gastroenterologist.
4 months ago
Bro, WhatsApp university spreads too many fake rumors about random medicines causing cancer. My uncle has been taking it on and off for acid reflux for years and he is perfectly fit. Just don't self-medicate daily and ask a doc if you are actually worried.
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4 months ago
Instead of worrying about medicine side effects, why not fix the root cause of acidity? I used to have bad reflux, but clean eating, finishing dinner by 8 PM, and daily workouts completely cured it. You won't even need these pills if you fix your daily routine.
4 months ago
My son also had severe acid reflux issue last year and the doctor prescribed him this for a short course of two weeks. It helped him recover beautifully. There is no need to worry about such big diseases if you are using it under proper medical supervision for a short time.