A healthcare expert has issued an a word of caution to anyone taking a commonly-used type of medication.

Across Britain, omeprazole is a popular drug that functions as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

It's regularly employed to tackle issues such as acid reflux, heartburn , and stomach ulcers.

The medicine was the ground-breaking and most extensively prescribed PPI, with millions of NHS prescriptions issued annually.

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

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

Given the vast number of people using omeprazole or obtaining prescript

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