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Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use
Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 26 10:44am | Replies (793)Comment receiving replies
I have been on 40mg of Protonix for 30 years recently I saw a nutritionist who gave me natural supplements and I am now taking 20mg. I have cut out tomatoes and onions, which may be is helped. I have the occasional small attack and I just take Tums. I would also like to totally get off them because I know they cause dementia and that is some thing I think about constantly, especially when I can’t remember anything. I also tried to go off them an alternate 20 mg every other day, but same thing my stomach was really bad I think I’m going to reflux gourmet and see how that works for me
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@jeanadair123 try using Zantac or Pepcid on the alternate days, then slowly replace to Protonix days with those other meds. The H-2 inhbitors like Zantac and Pepcid are easier to get off overall and can be taken as needed, eventually. They can temporarily, slowly, replace the Protonix and then you can taper those (they can be cut in half or quarter etc.). Eventually maybe you can just take Tums as needed!