Use of Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk, Study Finds
A recent study has found a correlation between the prolonged use of widely prescribed acid reflux drugs and an increased risk of dementia. The study, released on Wednesday, was conducted by the American Academy of Neurology and focused on prescription medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These include drugs such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium), and lansoprazole (Prevacid). Acid reflux, a condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation, is commonly …