Replying to @stefaniebagshaw Long-term side effects If you take omeprazole for more than 3 months, the levels of magnesium in your blood may fall. Low magnesium can make you feel tired, confused, dizzy and cause muscle twitches, shakiness and an irregular heartbeat. If you get any of these symptoms, tell your doctor. Taking omeprazole for more than a year may increase your chances of certain side effects, including: bone fractures gut infections vitamin B12 deficiency – symptoms include feeling very tired, a sore and red tongue, mouth ulcers and pins and needles If you take omeprazole for longer than 1 year, your doctor will regularly check your health to see if you should carry on taking it. It's not known if omeprazole works less well the longer you take it. If you feel like omeprazole is not working any more, talk to your doctor. Omeprazole and stomach cancer There is some research to suggest that taking medicines to reduce stomach acid, like PPIs and H2 blockers, may slightly increase the chance of developing stomach cancer. It also suggested that it could be more likely in people taking them for longer than 3 years. But studies involving more people need to be done to be sure that PPIs and H2 blockers cause stomach cancer, rather than something else causing it. PPIs, like most medicines, have side effects so it's best to take them for the shortest time possible. It’s also important to speak to your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms which can be signs of stomach cancer: having problems swallowing (dysphagia) feeling or being sick feeling full very quickly when eating losing weight without trying Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned. what are the long term Omeprazole side effects Long-term effects of omeprazole Omeprazole magnesium deficiency Omeprazole and B12 deficiency Omeprazole risks Omeprazole stomach cancer link Acid reflux medication Prolonged omeprazole use Health risks of omeprazole Omeprazole long-term use symptoms #Omeprazole #HealthAwareness #MedicationSideEffects #AcidReflux #WellnessTips #PharmacyFacts #OmeprazoleEffects #HealthcareTips #MedicationAwareness #LongTermMedication “I aim to provide you with current and relevant drug information, but it’s important to remember that individual reactions to medications can vary. I can’t list all possible side effects or warnings, and this content should not replace professional medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider about decisions about your health and what’s right for your health history.”