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A medical professional has issued a stark 'you've been warned' caution to anyone taking a widely-used type of medication.

Across the UK, omeprazole stands as a popular drug functioning as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

It's commonly utilised to tackle issues including acid reflux, heartburn, and stomach ulcers.

The medication was the pioneering and most widely prescribed PPI, with countless NHS prescriptions distributed annually.

Many regard it as a vital treatment for numerous patients grappling with acid-related gastric conditions.

The latest figures reveal that in England, 73 million NHS prescriptions for all PPIs were issued throughout 2022-23, with omeprazole ranking as one of the two most commonly prescribed medications.

Given the vast number of individuals t

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