Vitamin B-12 deficiency linked to acid reducers

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 02:07 in Health & Medicine

After taking Aciphex to treat heartburn for four years, I developed a vitamin B-12 deficiency. I complained to my doctor about being tired all the time. I was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I had to beg to have my B-12 levels tested, because my doctor didn't think it was a problem, but found that it was.

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