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lansoprazole and weight loss?

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Desmond131
Desmond131

I have had a heartburn for 3 months and decided to go to doc, doc couldn't tell whether this was a hiatus hernia or GERD..

He presecribed me lansoprazole 30mg pd for 8 weeks, I have not taken any other medicine and just finished my 8 weeks..

In 8 weeks I have lost about 8kg (~18lb) and I haven't done anything to lose that weight, lansoprazole increased my hunger and I actually consumed more calories over these weeks but lost significant amount of weight without any effort/changes?

is this normal?

I have tried googling whether weight loss is related and I only found out that weight gain is related due to lansoprazole slowing down bowel movement/digestion...

I am kinda anxious now..

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  • sue26318
    sue26318 Desmond131

    Posted

    Go back to docs. But remember lans affects different people in different ways so the contraindications on the pack will be different for everyone. If you have still got heartburn try asking for different medication. I wouldn't recommend lans to anyone as they are so difficult to stop taking after long periods of being on then.

    • Desmond131
      Desmond131 sue26318

      Posted

      thanks for your reply, to be honest it did improve my heartburn and now I have minimum or no heartburn at all depending on days..

      but I also lead what foods to avoid and do some stretching..

      didn't notice any difference when coming off from lans..

      just the weight loss is what keeps bothering me, as I was the same weight for the past 3 years...

      I feel like it slightly improved my digestion but not sure

       

  • Gillian1956
    Gillian1956 Desmond131

    Posted

    HI there if I was you I would go back to your doctor weight lose needs  to be investigated ask to have camera put down so they can diagnose what the problem is and see if they can explain the weight loss 
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