Acid-reflux drug may block B-12

I heard that people on acid-reflux drugs like Prilosec may need extra vitamin B-12. How much vitamin B-12 do you need when taking Prilosec on a daily basis? Some days I take two pills of Prilosec if my acid ...

[Sandra]

Lipitor blockes B12 also. Why haven't we read about that?????$$$$$

[Sandra]

Lipitor (depletes) B12 also. Why haven't we read about that?????$$$$$

[EVELYN HENDRICKSON]

HOW ACCURATE IS THIS REPORT OR IS IT JUST A THEORY THAT IT MAY UPSET YOUR B-12 LEVELS. I WOULD APPRECIATE MORE PROOF THAN IT MAY DO THIS. I AM TIRED OF THEORIES ONE DAY AND THEN DISCLAIMED THE NEXT WEEK.

[first amendment]

Acid reflux is actually caused by NOT enough of the proper acid in the stomach. Take Betain HCl (consult your homeopath for directions)and you'll never need a prilosec again!

[Jody Rivers]

I am a 44 year old male with type 2 diabetes, and my doctor put me on 10 mg. Lipitor. However, I have read so many scare stories online regarding statins. My question is, do diabetics really benefit from taking a statin drug, or is it just another way for big pharma to cash in? Thanks. Jody

[Margaret]

I have been on Nexium for years, I use to take Tagamet for Ulcers for years, and then was given Nexium for IBS, Acid Reflux.

In the last year, during a regular blood test, I found out that my B-12 was extremely low, around 80, so I have been having B-12 shots since then, the shots increase my B-12 to 900, and when Doctor stopped B-12 shots, my B=12 went down to 300. I am showing my doctor this news about.

[LittleFish]

I had NO IDEA, no one told me that Aciphex would do that to my Vitamin B12. No one has ever checked the level of my B-12 either. Wonder if that is my problem, Depression and Weakness.
Have to have it checked.

[funny names in the news]

this is also associated with some people with acid-reflux who dont want their periods anymore:

Korsakoff’s syndrome is a condition that has been seen in association with vitamin B1(thiamine) deficiency.
The syndrome is characterized by a severe memory defect, especially for recent event, for which the patient compensates by confabulation - the reciting of imaginary experiences. Psychologists working with these patients often have great problems sorting out what is truth and what is lies of what patients say - this is story-telling on a high level.

protect the children who drive, bicycle and walk from the stories of victims of Korsakoff’s
Everyone is someones child.

peace to newsday
enjoy your coffee

[Donna-Lee]

Yes, I take 40mg. of Nexium per day and sometimes twice a day and I have been diagnosed with B-12 deficency. I started sufferind from dizzy spells alot along with the other mentioned symptoms. Went to doc. and he too said these acid reducing drugs over a period of time cause B-12 deficency.

[no wonder]

I've been using Prevacid and nexium for more than five years and since than i have cholesterol problem.My bad cholesterol never goes down. Now I have to use lipitor and since than day by day I got weakening...no wonder I am 30 but feel like 80..

[Kara]

I would assume that any acid blocker would cause limited digestion, including absorbtion of vitamins. Bvitamins are water soluble, so they are let go easier.

http://www.reflux.org/reflux/webdoc01.nsf/ (vwWebPage)/B12.htm?OpenDocume nt