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Off-Topic => Other Severe Medical Conditions => Topic started by: iketchum on February 16, 2011, 02:06:50 PM

Title: Antacids and Vitamin B12
Post by: iketchum on February 16, 2011, 02:06:50 PM

I have been taking antacids and acid pump blockers for acid reflux and low calcium. Now I am told I have low B12. Is there a connection between antacids and low B12?

Title: Re: Antacids and Vitamin B12
Post by: willowtreewren on February 16, 2011, 04:37:50 PM

I found this as a possible cause of Vitamin B12 deficiency:

People who use medicine affecting B12:
antacids: Prevacid, Prilosec, Tums, etc.
Omeprazole interferes w/B12 absorption from food
Metformin: drug used to treat diabetes
many antidepressants

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Aleta

Title: Re: Antacids and Vitamin B12
Post by: Rerun on February 16, 2011, 08:56:22 PM

Thank you.

Title: Re: Antacids and Vitamin B12
Post by: iketchum on February 17, 2011, 03:56:41 AM

Yes, thank you Aleta for your reply. I am grateful for all the great answers I get from everyone here. :thumbup;