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Hi @junecc . You didn't specifically ask me about this but I will chime in anyway. I started Camzyos just over a year ago at age 59. I have never had any side effects whatsoever. I've been on Omeprazole for something like 10 years. I **think** both Tagamet and Omeprazole are used to treat the same kinds of problem. Omeprazole was one of the medications explicitly referred to in the Camzyos warnings. I had several conversations with my cardiologist, my pharmacist, my family doctor and my Camzyos REMS program nurse case manager, and all of them advised that, in my case, I could continue the Omeprazole while taking Camzyos but that I should (i) watch out for any problems - of which there have been none - and (ii) take the Omeprazole in the morning and the Camzyos at bedtime. I have no medical expertise and you should not take this as advise for you - listen to your experts, not the internet - but in my case there have been no issues except that I am no longer allowed my beloved grapefruit. Good luck with your treatment!

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I am a 86-year-old female and started Camzyos (2.5mg) nine months ago. No side effects and significant improvement in my shortness of breath. I feared not being able to continue Omeprazole for acid reflux. A friend introduced me to crystallized ginger, and it has been my lifesaver. No more reflux!

Thank you so much for this positive feedback. I have concerns about the hassle factors for the first 3 months. I'm expecting my first shipment tomorrow, because of a call from Bristol Meyers Squibb. BMS told me I should be hearing from Cover My Meds. Nothing so far.
I read a few comments about headaches, but I'm going into this with a positive attitude. I'm an active 64 year old. I walk 25 miles a week and weight lift 3 times per week. I'm just having issues with stairs and hills. Who knows, maybe pickleball is in my future!
Thanks for the reply. I'll keep you posted.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
June