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My experiences of stopping taking Lansoprazole

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Hi,

Like everybody on here I take Lansoprazole for stomach problems.

There are lots of experiences on here of the side effects people get when taking them but;

What effects do people get when stopping taking it?

I think it would be very interesting to find out as I cannot find anything on the internet listing any effects the people have when stopping it and how long they last?

If you have any experience positive and negative could you reply here!

It may be useful to everyone.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I have been taking Lanzoprazole on and off for around 2 years. Usually a 2 or 3 month course of 30mg. then I stop taking them until I need to again.

    In the past, after I have stopped taking them, it usually took a month or two for the symptoms to come back. However, last time I really put my mind to taking the doctors advice on diet and found that it was just over 3 months before I needed to take them again and even then I only started taking them then because I didn't want it to get really bad.

    Things that I did that helped include cutting out red meat, no fried food, no alcohol in an shape or form, no processed food (only cooked from scratch so I know what is in it), no vinegar, no black pepper or chillies (spicy food), some breads and cheeses, and no eating for 2 hours before bed time (sometimes longer) and no liquids either.

    another really important thing to get to know is when you are full to stop eating. Eating too much doesn't help either.

    Good luck, it is really difficult to keep up and you will find that most sandwich shops, restaurants etc don't sell food that you can actually eat without problems.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Thanks.

    I stopped them the other day, I am not getting heartburn but getting a feeling like something is stuck in my throat. It's keeping me awake at night.

    • Pearls_girl
      Pearls_girl Guest

      Posted

      You need to take some gaviscone then which is safe and effective if not your symptoms will come back
    • peter20345
      peter20345 Guest

      Posted

      that will go in time trust me dont eat after 18.00

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I am trying to get a good list of experiences everybody has when they stop taking Lansoprazole.

    The majority on here must have stopped and started again?

    Post what you felt, let others know!!!

    We are all on this medication and each experience can help others understand what they are going through!!

    • Pearls_girl
      Pearls_girl Guest

      Posted

      I have just stopped and will update frequently.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I have been on Lans since November 2008, I was given a 2 months supply.

    When that supply run out at the end of January I started to get the feeling my throat was blocked.

    No heatburn at first just the block throat feeling, however after 10 days the heatburn returned.

    Its the throat symptoms that are worse than the heartburn, eating an apple I thought I would never be able to swallow.

    Back on another 2 months course of Lans, see how it goes (15mg 1 x daily)

    Must add the Lans does solve the problems of block throat and hearburn, also very little in the way of side effects, little bit of dizziness here and there and maybe a couple of headaches from time to time.

    But not sure if it is the lans as my job means I spent 6 hours a day in front of a computer screen so headaches are common.

    • lisa33471
      lisa33471 Guest

      Posted

      Hi there. I know u put this post on over a year ago but just wanted to ask as ur post seems very similar to how I'm feeling 🙀 I've been on/off with PPIs for about 12-18 mths symptoms varying. However of late I've been getting quite often a sore throat, occasional tickly cough and that blocked throat feeling! It's awful sad I worry then and don't know whether I make it worse bring anxious. Been taking lansopramole for just a week now but worried because symptoms aren't easing that the damage won't be repairable? I'm I not being patient enough? 🤔
  • Billy_bee
    Billy_bee

    Posted

    Have you actually tried stopping yet because I want to try soon but I am worried about the adverse effects. I want to stop because I am also worried that this drug may be bad for the body eg weakens bones, What else?

  • christine90956
    christine90956

    Posted

    i stopped taking lansoprazole about 3 weeks ago, i was only on them about a month, i have had watery diahorrea ever since and am now feeling nausious

    • marcia46755
      marcia46755 christine90956

      Posted

      Hi 

      Are u better now? How long did it take? The stomach cramps feel like Mini Labor pains.

    • Joa89
      Joa89 mike40937

      Posted

      Hi Mike, how long did the nausea take for you?

    • sara98985
      sara98985 mike40937

      Posted

      hello, sorry to bother you.. I know this post is very old. I have stopped lanzoprazole 30mg last Wednesday and feel so so tired, I'm struggling to keep my eyes open. I have a constant headache and nausea too. I was wondering if you could advice to me to how long your symptoms lasted. Thank you

    • sue26318
      sue26318 sara98985

      Posted

      hi i have never been able to stop taking the dreadful drug my body is addicted i suppose because when i try i get the most horrendous symptoms ( nausea heartburn etc) i take a very small dose of 5 mg a day so i suppose its not too bad

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