Supplement × Prescription·a caution·Moderate evidence

Rabeprazole + Vitamin B12

Caution Moderate evidence

Rabeprazole can reduce absorption of food-bound vitamin B12 during prolonged therapy.

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Pair type
Caution
Evidence
Moderate
Source citations
1
Scope
Supplement × Prescription
Last verified
June 4, 2026
CautionModerate evidence

What is happening. Rabeprazole can reduce absorption of food-bound vitamin B12 during prolonged therapy.

Mechanism. Gastric acid suppression impairs release of protein-bound B12 from food.

Recommendation. Monitor B12 status during long-term therapy or symptoms of neuropathy, anemia, or cognitive change; oral crystalline or sublingual B12 may still be effective.

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If both Rabeprazole and Vitamin B12 are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).

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  • 1Lam JR et al. Proton pump inhibitor and histamine 2 receptor antagonist use and vitamin B12 deficiency. JAMA. 2013.Needs sourceNo link

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