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Proton pump inhibitors and cognitive impairment or dementia

Proton pump inhibitors like esomeprazole (Nexium®), lansoprazole (Prevacid®), pantoprazole (Protonix®), dexlansoprazole (Dexilant®), etc. are among the most commonly used medications. While they are effective, they are probably overused. For example, it has been estimated that about half of the use of proton pump inhibitors in older adults is inappropriate. Proton pump inhibitors have been associated with…

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