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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 2 10:11am | Replies (1085)

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@windyshores

Acid reflux meds contribute to osteoporosis. I find I have to taper off them. You can stop Prilosec (omeprazole) and use Pepcid or Zantac to taper off meds. After a few days, take half, then a quarter, a few days each.

The thing is, when you take an acid reducer, your body says "I need to make more acid" so when you stop, your acid reflux tends to be worse. You have to slowly get your body back to making it normally.

I never eat after 5. I use Pepcid occasionally, and Tums. Tums has the added benefit of calcium even though not citrate.

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You are terrific. Thanks for the info. I didn't realize Omeprazole and Famotidine make osteo worse. Oh my gosh!. I'm also taking a heavy duty medication for my lung infections, so I need to check that out, too. You are better than any doctor. Thanks, windyshores