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Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use
Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 26 10:44am | Replies (793)Comment receiving replies
Recent scope showed erosion of the stomach lining. The Dr. prescribed Omeprazole 40mg. I have no symtom besides after eating I start to belch. The medical term for this condition in my chart read:
"Mild chronic inactive gastiritis with focal reactive change." Since this is an old inactive problem meaning there is no inflamation or ulceratin at this time, why take Omeprazole with tans of side effects?
I try to stay away from medications, unless they are absolutly necessary.
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Hi @nsainato. Good news to have mild findings on your recent scope!
I recently had a scope and prescribed PPIs so I am having similar concerns. Part of my report says, “reactive foveolar hyperplasia”. My understanding is they help to reduce stomach acid to reduce symptoms and support further healing, and provide diagnostic information towards identifying what has caused problems.
Did your doctor say how long you should take Omeprazole, maybe rechecking how you are doing in a few weeks or discontinuing? What led to getting your scope in the first place?