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Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 13, 2025 | Replies (794)Comment receiving replies
I am glad to hear that. I have had the misfortune of doctors not informing me about side effects of medications on many occasions with catastrophic results at times. Let the consumer beware. I now do my own research about any medication I put in my mouth, over the counter or prescription. Acid rebound from PPIs is horrible and one of the reasons many people can’t get off these medicines that I am not sure we’re designed for long term use in the first place.
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If you have fructose malabsorption, PPI's can cause acid reflux. At least Prilosec can because it has sugar(s) in it. You can look up any drug in Daily Med to see a copy of the package insert including side effects and so-called "inactive" ingredients. I made a posting in the Fructose Malabsorption discussion group about going to a list of different names for sugars and then looking up drugs in Daily Med.
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I agree that we all need to research all of our own medications (as well as other medical treatments) and be informed health care consumers. Sometimes it’s difficult though when the data is confusing, inconsistent or conflicting.