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I've been on omeprazole for two weeks

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juan77029
juan77029

And so far I've only had general fatigue and maybe some headaches. I read the FDA says to only take it for two weeks but the cardiac specialist I saw said 3 months and my doctor said 2-4 weeks. I stopped after week 2 and it's been like 4 days now. It did help my shortness of breath feeling alot and now it feels less like that and more just general uncomfortableness in my chest. Should I take it for 4 weeks or even 3 months to see if it helps even more? Idk if I want to keep taking it with all the stuff I've heard about the side effects.

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  • Caseysue
    Caseysue juan77029

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    My GI put me on Prilosec OTC once a day 20mg almost 3 years ago. I have had CT. Came back with Gerd and acid reflux. After reading so much about side effects I decided to wean off and go on Zantac. I lasted two days. The reflux came right back. So back Iam. I guess I have to pay close attention to any signs of kidney disease.
  • derek76
    derek76 juan77029

    Posted

    I've been taking it or other PPI's since 2001. Most other meds I've taken have given me side effects but any from that I have not noticed.

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