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GP has advised to reduce lansoprazole dosage- anyone else ?

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Kalkanjules
Kalkanjules

Hi there

I went to pick up my presecription fro 15mg of Lansoprazole yesterday and there was a note from my GP to say that I should stop taking the tablets everyday and only when necessary due new risks associated with the drug. I have looked on the internet as I have not been able to speak to my GP yet and apparently there is an increased risk of hip fractures and wrist fractures for people over 50 who have been on the drug long term. I have been taking this for about 5yrs now so I am obviously worried even though i'm only 34 years old (female).I was diagnosed with a Hiatis Hernia a couple of years ago so obvioulsy if i stop taking the tablets everyday I will suffer with acid reflux. Has anyone else been told to stop taking this by their GP are there any other drugs that can be taken instead?

thanks

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    It's because Lansoprazole (all PPIs) can affect the absorption of calcium, so long term you may develop drug induced osteoporosis. For most people a dose of Lansoprazole works for a couple of days, so strictly speaking there's no need to take it every single day, give skipping a day (or even 2) a try and see how you get on reflux wise smile
  • Kalkanjules
    Kalkanjules

    Posted

    Cheers I stopped taking it yesterday and so far i'm managing,getting a bit of reflux but not huge amounts. Not had an alchohol yet though so that will be the true test :D . I want to ideally stop taking the tablets altogether.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Ah right, in that case do yourself a favour, lay off the booze for a while / forever :?
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