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  • 45 Years
  • 23/05/2023

Can proton pump inhibitors cause vitamin B12 deficiency?

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Dr. Dr Yusuf Mohammad

Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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  • MBBS
  • Advanced Certificate Course in Dermatology
  • 8+ Yrs
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When proton pump inhibitors are taken for more than two years, it has been associated with depletion of vitamin B12.

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