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Warning off omeprozole

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 14, 2023 | Replies (21)

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@drrobertsmsmft

I went off omeprozole and started taking NEXIUM when it became available OTC in 2014. I had no problem.

What really helped me in the end was having a LINX Augmentation device placed in 2018. I was having acid reflux 84 times a day and nothing was helping. Since the procedure and a hernia repair I have not had any problems. Please research this solution. Best to you.

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I have been on a PPI now ( prilosec) for probably 20 yrs. It began back when they believed there were no significant side effects. Then a study was done stating of really significant side effects.I tried desperately to get off of it--weaning down on the frequency and dose, then stopping it. I was so ill I could not eat. Lost 20#. GI doc told me to get back on it. Since then I have developed this LPR thing, and am trying to accept this as my life now. I wish I would have made it off the drug. At least now they know that when they put a patient on a PPI. It should only be for a limited time.

I had my Linx in 2014 and worked great until it didn't, just had it removed last week due to scar tissues and failed, ended up with stage C esophagitis ad ulcers, so back on PPI's again. I guess strict diet will be the only thing that works!