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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ah thanks for the information... its been so long and i have tried so many things i dont know what to do any more and now find out low on vit.d and b.12 but no guidance....we live close to our water treatment plant which means we get strong percentage of chemicals the put in water, yet if we lived ten mies away, water would not be so strong with chemicals.... its a never ending story. my spouse used to work at water treatment plant, they added to the lake water; chlorine; fluoride, and soda ash to bring ph bavck up; now city adds Zinc to save the PIPES but not our pipies
With me I find is the hardest on my stomach. I run my bottled water thru the brita. It works for me.
@carnet I suggest you speak to your pharmacist and get his/her advice. I have found pharmacists are more knowledgeable about drugs than physicians - even specialists.
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I started having G.I. issues about 15 Mos ago. Meds regularly taken: metformin, citalopram, simvistatin and loratidine. I started taking omeprazole 40 mg 2x/day because I have sinus issues and chronic postnasal drip which led to GERD and then stomatitis. I only drank decaffeinated coffee and I do consume dark chocolate daily (a vice). I elevated the head of my bed and followed all instructions for a GERD and also started drinking papaya juice in the morning for about a month or two however I consistently have no sugar ginger juice every morning and mix it with hot water creating my own ginger tea with no sweetener. About a year after this, I was still taking omeprazole 40 mg twice a day, a started having significant loose bowel movements and diarrhea, started a BRAT diet, no milk, no alcohol, no sweeteners or sugary foods, no carbonated drinks or raw veggies and no coffee/caffeine/chocolate. Following a colonoscopy with biopsies, I was diagnosed with microscopic colitis. I have discontinued omeprazole and started using Zantac and started taking a probiotic and using a fiber supplement mixed with water twice daily. About a month following the diagnosis my bowel movements are now about 1-2 daily and a decent consistency (previously loose and up to 10 daily).
Any other suggestions? I am going to start re-introducing foods into my diet, I previously ate a salad every day and this is killing me!
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Did they do a upper endoscopy? (EGD)
You seem to be on the right track! I would stick to whatever is working!
I'm not sure who you are asking, @riflemanz64 but if it's me, yes I did have an endoscopy. That was when I was told my Barrett's was in remission. I had been on omeprazole but at my request, I changed and am now on famotidine. I was concerned about some of the potential long-term effects of omeprazole.
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I have been taking omeprazole and esom for over 14 years. I have had zero serious side effects. I say serious because minor side effects like weight gain etc are mostly associated with my own negligence in diet and lack of exercise. That said, why do you want to come off of it? If calcium and other minerals absorption is an issue then have you discussed with your doctor about taking supplements?
What has this diet accomplished? Please share with us. I am always looking for a diet where I can beat 2 things: GERD and Uric Acid. Thanks