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Had to take some Omeprazole today

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julie37508
julie37508

Hi, after weaning off the omeprazole, and only taking Rantinidine, today was a bad day.  I have been out of sorts today anyway, felt yesterday like I was getting a cold, runny nose, sneezing, just yucky.  Today, everything I have eaten has caused burning, lots of belching hiccuping, just ick.  I had taken 150 mg of rantinidine twice today, and still felt burning, so I broke down and took a partial capsule of omeprazole.  Guess I am going to have to eat pretty bland and hope this was a one time thing.

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  • maisie05
    maisie05 julie37508

    Posted

    Hi Julie. Hope you are feeling better today.,have you taken any meds for the cold symptoms, they may upset your stomach.

    If you need omeprazole why can't you continue with them?

  • Barretts
    Barretts julie37508

    Posted

    Why have you come off omeprazole? Research has shown it probably protects against cancer. See the "PPI dangers" page on the www BarrettsWessex org uk website. (You'll find it under the Treatments / drugs tab.

    The symptoms you describe, however, are of reflux rather than acid. Acid suppressants (be they PPIs like omeprazole or H2 blockers like ranitidine) just make reflux less danerous.

    Visit the free book / website www DownWithAcid org uk and read the chapter on Extra-oesophageal reflux.

    Reflux is a mechanical action. It has nothing to do with eating bland food.

  • julie37508
    julie37508

    Posted

    Thanks to you both for your replies.  I guess first of all, I stopped because of all the hoopla going on, and the fact that my doctor seems to think it was a good idea.  I had never had low vitamin levels, or any real side effects.  In fact, I felt pretty wonderful.  So, I am thinking I will talk to her again.  I know I would probably be fine most days on 5 mg a day.  
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