87-year-old Gideon was taking high doses of a proton pump inhibitor her for over a year. given his age are there any concerns
Yes when taking for over a year partially a high doses they may increase the risk of fracture in person is older than 50
Probably not but he should be switched to another PPI just to be safe because of his age
Yes at his age and for that period of time at a high days it is likely that the PPI has caused strictures
No they are very safe drugs even when I doses or take him for a long periods of time
Answer: Yes when taking for over a year in partially high doses they may increase the risk of fracture in persons older than 50