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flag PPIs increase migraine risk by 70%, study finds, urging caution with common acid drugs.

flag A U.S. study of over 11,800 people found that those using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole were 70% more likely to experience migraines or severe headaches compared to non-users, with H2 blockers and antacids also linked to increased risk. flag The research, published in Neurology Clinical Practice, adjusted for age, sex, caffeine, and alcohol use, and highlights potential side effects of commonly prescribed acid-reducing medications. flag Experts recommend patients discussing these drugs with doctors, especially if headaches occur, due to growing concerns about long-term health risks.

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