Could be. But when people have a heart attacks it appears to be customary to prescribe 5-6 different drugs. Statins are definitely tied to early onset dementia. That was the first one I got my mother off of after her heart attack. Doctors also want you to take blood pressure lowering drugs which can cause reduced circulation at the extremities (head, feet, etc.) and inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients. If your husband had the vx I’d also focus on detoxing.
PPI medications include Prilosec, Nexium, Pepsid, omeprazol … these are taken as acid-reducers for the stomach for people who suffer from acid reflux or stomach ulcers. Originally intended to be used for only a month or so at a time, they have been used off-label by many providers to be taken for many years.
Please please please post the literature backing up the claims you make regarding PPIs and dementia and anything else you claim against them. These issues have come up before but I have yet to see bona fides studies staying yes for sure because these problems and PPIs are a definite and provable danger to the public health. I personally am not a fan of the FDA but I also happen to be a learned healthcare professional that requires qualified back up when statements are made pro and con about the different medication’s we take. Thank you Santo Garro
I agree with you – need evidence. PPI medication has improved my quality of life immensely. Ever since I heard this long ago I’ve tried to keep it to a minimum and use alternatives, etc.
Isn’t it time we see the drug industry for what it is- a money making industry that has little use for promoting health that would cut their profits. Don’t fall for it. Thinking people, research your drugs.
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Do you have a list of the PPI medications? My husband had a heart attack & has developed Dementia. Wonder if it is caused by his meds.
Could be. But when people have a heart attacks it appears to be customary to prescribe 5-6 different drugs. Statins are definitely tied to early onset dementia. That was the first one I got my mother off of after her heart attack. Doctors also want you to take blood pressure lowering drugs which can cause reduced circulation at the extremities (head, feet, etc.) and inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients. If your husband had the vx I’d also focus on detoxing.
PPI medications include Prilosec, Nexium, Pepsid, omeprazol … these are taken as acid-reducers for the stomach for people who suffer from acid reflux or stomach ulcers. Originally intended to be used for only a month or so at a time, they have been used off-label by many providers to be taken for many years.
Please please please post the literature backing up the claims you make regarding PPIs and dementia and anything else you claim against them. These issues have come up before but I have yet to see bona fides studies staying yes for sure because these problems and PPIs are a definite and provable danger to the public health. I personally am not a fan of the FDA but I also happen to be a learned healthcare professional that requires qualified back up when statements are made pro and con about the different medication’s we take. Thank you Santo Garro
I agree with you – need evidence. PPI medication has improved my quality of life immensely. Ever since I heard this long ago I’ve tried to keep it to a minimum and use alternatives, etc.
Isn’t it time we see the drug industry for what it is- a money making industry that has little use for promoting health that would cut their profits. Don’t fall for it. Thinking people, research your drugs.
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