Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use

Hi there: Has anyone had success in weaning off of Omeprazole? I take it for GERD. Thank you in advance!

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Hi,I’ve been on omeprazole for a year because of stubborn reflux issues caused by another medication.About 5 months ago I started getting bowel cramps and had to run to the toilet several times a day. I read that Omeprazole can cause bowel inflammation and some tests did show mild inflammation of my bowel, so I halfed the dosage of Omeprazole.My bowel issues calmed down but I never fully recovered. Recently it got worse again and I did more tests and I was diagnosed with IBD.I’m still on 10mg of Omeprazole and tried to explain to my dr that I think they might have caused this but he didn’t seem interested.Do you guys think my IBD might improve if I get off the Omeprazole or is the damage already done?

Hi,I’ve been on omeprazole for a year because of stubborn reflux issues caused by another medication.About 5 months ago I started getting bowel cramps and had to run to the toilet several times a day. I read that Omeprazole can cause bowel inflammation and some tests did show mild inflammation of my bowel, so I halfed the dosage of Omeprazole.My bowel issues calmed down but I never fully recovered. Recently it got worse again and I did more tests and I was diagnosed with IBD.I’m still on 10mg of Omeprazole and tried to explain to my dr that I think they might have caused this but he didn’t seem interested.Do you guys think my IBD might improve if I get off the Omeprazole or is the damage already done?

Hi,I’ve been on omeprazole for a year because of stubborn reflux issues caused by another medication.About 5 months ago I started getting bowel cramps and had to run to the toilet several times a day. I read that Omeprazole can cause bowel inflammation and some tests did show mild inflammation of my bowel, so I halfed the dosage of Omeprazole.My bowel issues calmed down but I never fully recovered. Recently it got worse again and I did more tests and I was diagnosed with IBD.I’m still on 10mg of Omeprazole and tried to explain to my dr that I think they might have caused this but he didn’t seem interested.Do you guys think my IBD might improve if I get off the Omeprazole or is the damage already done?

@nightngale1998 I been on Omprazole for 2 1/2 yrs. I go on and off myself . Mostly cause I forget to take it. My usual dose is 40mg in the AM and 40mg in the PM. I can go for about 30 days without taking it. Then BAM. The stabbing chest pains, sore throat and stomach starts to hurt. So I have to go back to regularly taking the pills. It usually takes about 2 weeks to get back to feeling normal no chest pains and such.

I tried the vinegar once.. OMG.. I might as well drank boric acid, it felt about the same. It was like flames were shooting down my throat. I think that works for people with occasional acid reflux?

You have to completely live on a bland diet. Which is impossible for me at least. I think in order to live without the medicine. But i don't even know, if that works when you have a hernia?

My blood work is fine perfect actually after this long. I think it can possibly cause issues with our kidney's?? But I don't know anyone who has been affected that way?

Now I have a couple of family members who have been taking this medicine for 20+ years and they are fine today in their 70"s.

If I am not mistaken Gerd is the precursor to Barrett's Syndrome? Barrett's Syndrome is the precursor to Throat Cancer? My Uncle has barrett's Syndrome and the Dr's watch him like a hawk.

I would talk to your DR again or go for another opinion to see what another Dr recommends for you. You may hear a different story.

I wish you the Best..
Jackie

I have Barrett’s esophagus and Apple cider vinegar is no good for me. I am on Dexilant now. It works well for me. Stay well

Thanks to my gerd. I have severe swallowing issue, barrettes esophagus, damaged vocal cords, chronic cough, delayed gastric emptying… getting my insurance to cover gastric bypass has been hell.. and stage 4 on barrettes

I have been on Omeprazole for over 5 years now, it works well, why transition off of it? I had an esophagectomy with partial gastrectomy and a pull through for esophageal cancer at the junction. I know my anatomy is a little different, just wondered why if it is working for you.
Sue