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[Loopsie]

I have been taking Lansaprazole 15mg daily for the past 3 years because of a hiatal hernia.  At the beginning I had a sore tongue and was told that it was a side effect of the tablets.  Eventually it eased off but has come back and been going on for the last 6 weeks.  Has anyone ever had this? 

I have decided to wean slowly off the Lansaprazole to see if I can manage the acid reflux without taking the tablet.  After one day my tongue is even more sore.  I have read that Lansaprazole can reduce B12 levels but the GP has never said I need regular checks.  I am now not sure what to do and whenever I speak to the GP I feel like he is not listening and says there is nothing to worry about but why is my tongue sore?

[CLKD]

MayB see a Pharmacist at your Chemist or make an appt with a dentist who will check your whole mouth.  I've not had problems with the sister drug, other than when I run out I get fierce heartburn 

Milk of Magnesia to hand.  I bite my tongue often so that explains my problem 

Let us know how you get on.

[chopsuey]

Are you having any other symptoms that might suggest you are deficient in B12?  If so, I would ask your GP to do a blood test. It is not an unreasonable request, particularly if you find you need to stay on a PPI to control your reflux. If they are still dismissive, and you have ruled out other possible causes, you could consider doing a blood test privately through a company such as Medichecks for about £40.00.

[Ayesha]

I am on PPI's long term and because of this I take B12 supplements, I didn't bother to take any tests just bought the tablets along with other vitamins and supplements to keep away any possible side effects of taking the PPI's'.

I remember having a sore tongue when I first started to have digestive issues but have been ok in recent years, whether its the supplements or not I do feel a heck of a lot better since taking them. 

[Loopsie]

I take multi vitamins but checked the label this morning and the B12 is not very high so am going to try B12 and vitamin D so hopefully they will help.

Thanks for the advice

[Ayesha]

Always buy the individual vitamins and not in a multi form, multivitamins really are a waste of money from my experience.

[chopsuey]

Always buy the individual vitamins and not in a multi form, multivitamins really are a waste of money from my experience.

Agree with that. They often use poor quality vitamins that are not very well utilised by the body.