The study showed the problem clearly at the 5.5 year mark, when more people were already showing official dementia.
I would think taking a different approach and changing off PPIs could benefit the long term outcomes.
No, calcium channel blockers are a no-no for me. I've had heart failure, and now have a pacemaker. I don't need to relax my heart any more than it already is. :)
I have an annual check-up coming in a few weeks. I'll ask my doc about alternatives. If I can still remember by then.