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Is this an ok way to wean off lansoprazole

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Williamm
Williamm

I have been trying to wean off my 30 mg lansoprazole capsules for the past 2 weeks. I have only taken 3 capsules in 3 weeks. Where as before I was taking a capsule everyday. I have just been taking a capsule when the heartburn has got too much to handle. I have been lasting about 5 days to a week before needing to take a capsule. Is this an ok way to wean off the lansoprazole? and should the heartburn start getting less and less? 

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  • simonron
    simonron Williamm

    Posted

    Hi, that doesn't work for me. If I miss a dose I can tell - I burp - then, later I get acid reflux or killing chest pain for 45 minutes.

    I take HALF a 30mg does ( it's less expensive that way ). I may be able to take less, but I need it every day.

    • Guest
      Guest simonron

      Posted

      Same goes for me, I must take it daily otherwise problems arise. how long have you been on them? Any Sides?
    • Williamm
      Williamm Guest

      Posted

      I was on omeprazole for 3 years and then was switched to lansoprazole for 5 years. The lansoprazole works great for the heartburn. I forget heartburn even exists if I take a lansoprazole everyday. But I also suffer from a lot of anxiety where I get blurred vision and brain fog. I was concerned it may be side effects of the lansoprazole that was causing these symptoms. Although I don't know for certain if it is the lansoprazole that is causing it. But I thought I would try to wean off the lansoprazole to see how I feel.

  • Gillian1956
    Gillian1956 Williamm

    Posted

    Wig you can manage yo gk tagged long without taking one that's the way to ho I have to take them every day

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