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Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use
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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@sylviapat I have been on Omerprozole for quite a along time. Take it before breakfast and the 2nd on at bedtime. It has really helped me with no side effects. I hope this helps.
Hi i started meditation a little while ago it helps some how long were you on meds before you got off of them?All our lives got so turned upside down with the virus. Thankyou
Hi do you take over the counter Omerprozole?Are you taking for heartburn and acid reflux? Some one was telling me she had an issue with some brands.Thank you
I am trying to get off omeprazole because this is a bad drug according to research, I have had a headache every day for a week as I have taken it every other day, and heartburn! Help!
Hi @karjack. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am so sorry your are having headaches daily! I know your pain. As you will see I moved your comment to an ongoing discussion about getting off of Omeprazole so that you could connect with others who are going through the same process.
Besides heartburn and headache, have you had any other symptoms? Have you consulted with your doctor about tapering off of this medication?
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I am sorry your going through this. I was omperzole for almost 25 years. I started to see a Naturpathic and she helped me get off them. I started taking licorice tabs and it helped with a diet change. I am now proud to say that I am pill free. I have never been so happy to not have to take pills for heartburn and indigestion or anything pertaining to this.
I hope you get the help you need. Good luck
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1 Reaction@robinl If you are over 40 there are side effects of taking licorice for a long time... please look into it .. Licorice can reduce the amount of potassium in the body and can have some effects on the heart.. There are interactions of some medications with Licorice so when a new med is prescribed.. check interaction.. Its not like the candy we used to get for a penny... that was a long time ago.. Ken
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1 ReactionYes I know. You can only take for 4 weeks but not if you have heart issues.
Always speak to your dr before you start anything
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2 Reactions@karjack I was on Nexium for over a decade ... then after I had a disastrous Nissen surgery (in IA, not at Mayo) to reduce GERD, I was finally diagnosed with Gastroparesis when I asked to be referred to Mayo MN. The GI doctor there prescribed Esomeprazole Magnesium (20 mg).. That was about 5 years ago.. It works, but it does not allow you not to take the physical precautions like sitting vertical for at least 2 hours after eating and sleeping on an incline.. to keep the stomach acids/and food from coming up.... The GI doctor at Mayo gave me no indication that I will ever get off that medication.. He also prescribed Mirtazapine, "to make me think that I want to eat ... " ... I have gained back 25 of the 50 pounds I lost during the struggle after that Nissen Surgery... so I am at a decent weight now.. lean and mean as we would say in the Corps.. Ken