Prolonged use of the following medications has been associated with the development of vitamin B12 deficiency:
Histamine-2 receptor antagonist for > 12 months
Metformin use for > 4 months
Proton pump inhibitor use for > 12 months
Read more about the pathophysiology of vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori. Fast Five Quiz: Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Medscape - Dec 22, 2020.
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