Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use

Posted by blueorca @blueorca, May 5, 2018

i am an 18-year user of daily OTC Prilosec. It does a perfect job of controlling my GERD but I am constantly battling side effects of nutritional deficiencies in iron, B-12, magnesium, etc. For example, my hair is extremely thin and loss of energy is a constant problem. I am looking for specific help in knowing which supplements to take for this and in what doses and formats and on what schedule. All the nutritionists I've found locally are not well-versed in Prilosec use. Is there a medical provider out there who specializes in this? And would they be willing to work with me long distance?

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murphy1231213 | @murphy1231213 | May 4, 2020

In reply to @nightngale1998 "Hi there: Has anyone had success in weaning off of Omeprazole? I take it for GERD...." + (show)

I haven’t been successful. I tried every other day. I see my gastroinJune.

martft4 | @martft4 | May 4, 2020

In reply to @nightngale1998 "Hi there: Has anyone had success in weaning off of Omeprazole? I take it for GERD...." + (show)

When I had to do a test I couldnt take anything for my stomach for ten days. No nexium,Zantac,tums, it was the worst. I forget what the test was it had to do with a tube going down my nose to check stomach acid and I had to try and eat foods that would trigger it.
Now I am scared to even try and go off the meds.

lauraclay | @lauraclay | May 4, 2020

In reply to @martft4 "When I had to do a test I couldnt take anything for my stomach for ten..." + (show)

Thank you for your message .Regards from Montreal.

lauraclay | @lauraclay | May 4, 2020

In reply to @lauraclay "Thank you for your message .Regards from Montreal." + (show)

Are you feeling better now?Is Omeprazole helping you?

martft4 | @martft4 | May 4, 2020

In reply to @lauraclay "Thank you for your message .Regards from Montreal." + (show)

Your welcome I wish you luck getting off of it.
I do know on the days I don’t eat I will only take one so I will take the breakfast one and as long as I haven’t eaten since breakfast I can skip the night one. But that is the only way I can slack off on dosage.

lpolaka | @lpolaka | Jun 5, 2020

In reply to @travelgirl "@nightngale1998 I been on Omprazole for 2 1/2 yrs. I go on and off myself ...." + (show)

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ejt | @ejt | Jun 21, 2020

In reply to @nightngale1998 "Hi there: Has anyone had success in weaning off of Omeprazole? I take it for GERD...." + (show)

I am new to Mayo Connect. I switched from Omeprazole to Pepcid. It helps but doesn't work as well. I was also concerned about bone health. I am trying a good quality digestive enzyme with each meal. That is helping some. I am also taking a prebiotic every morning. It doesn't seem to matter the type of food eaten.

jackiem95 | @jackiem95 | Jun 21, 2020

In reply to @nightngale1998 "Hi there: Has anyone had success in weaning off of Omeprazole? I take it for GERD...." + (show)

Are you making all of these changes under a doctor’s care? Have you been diagnosed with GERD? What are the digestive enzymes and prebiotic supposed to do for you? I suggest you see a GI professional.

murphy1231213 | @murphy1231213 | Jun 21, 2020

In reply to @jackiem95 "Are you making all of these changes under a doctor’s care? Have you been diagnosed with..." + (show)

I am taking a probiotic and seeing a new doctor on July 10th.

jennifermims | @jennifermims | Jun 21, 2020

In reply to @nightngale1998 "Hi there: Has anyone had success in weaning off of Omeprazole? I take it for GERD...." + (show)

I used to have excruciating acid reflux and I discovered I was allergic to bananas. As soon as I stopped eating bananas over 10 years ago the pain absolutely went away. You might be allergic to something you're eating.