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Altosec report #SELF-2218

Female patient reported the following Altosec side effect(s):Gastroscopy done and polyps found on the lining of the stomach. Surgeon said these were caused by long-term use of Altosec for a hiatal hernia. Sample of polyps and lining of stomach sent away to lab - not cancerous

Use of Altosec on long-term basis led to the development of polyps on the lining of the stomach

Event date: Monday January 19th 12:00:00 AM
Dosage: 1 Altosec capsule
Frequency: 1 each morning
Age: 45
Weight: 86
Other medications: Eltroxin, Wellbutrin, Camcolit, Seroquel, Zopax, Gaviscon
Diagnosis: Severe reflux resulting from hiatal hernia
Pre-existing conditions: Being treated for bipolar disorder
Hospitalized? No
Life-threatening? No
Disabled? No
Birth Defects? No
Was intervention required to prevent damage? Yes funduplication will need to be done
Other serious medical events? No
Died? No

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