1. Community
  2. Gut, bowel and stomach
  3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Omeprezole

Posted , 4 users are following.

dave1410
dave1410

I have been on Omeprazole on and off now for maybe 8 or so years. I worked out from my online medical account i have had roughly 1500 tablets since 2012. Now maybe a few hundred i have thrown away and not used and have been off them for 2/3 years and only more constantly used them since 2019 when i caught H Pylori.

i have noticed last year especially i don't feel as alert and majorly struggle to concentrate to the point its detrimental to my job. I have a lot of bone pain and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Also mu stomach feels no better at all.

i know the drug has a bad rep and i have stopped taking them and wont again. Doctors seem to leave you on them long term with no questions or guidance. One even told me back in 2012 you can tale as many as you want a day.

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • sam18386
    sam18386 dave1410

    Posted

    hi dave, omg! i can believe what i am reading but am shocked by the shady advice. i refuse to take omeprazole! each time i do it really affects my stomach. i wouldn't be surprised if it has irritated your stomach lining. why don't you do what i did? i simply swapped to gaviscon! it's the best thing i've done i have never had h-pylori but gastritis instead. i think just keep things bland!

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee dave1410

    Posted

    Long term Omeprazole can have an effect on bone density so you could be suffering from Osteoarthritis. you must tell your doctor about these problems you are having. I agree, they are far too flippant with Omeprazole....its an easy answer for stomach problems but can have a lot of long term side effects. People who buy them OTC should be very careful.

    Agree with Sam, Gaviscon is very good but do try to regulate your diet and try to avoid foods that give you upsets. Have you tried a food diary to try and pinpoint the culprits.I have found its high fat and high sugar foods that give me problems.

  • Worrymadwoman
    Worrymadwoman dave1410

    Posted

    my mum was on omzoperole for years she now has kidney failure which her consultant has said was from taking them

    worrying that doctors just dish them out like smarties they can cause all sorts of issues

    have you tried liqourice root tablets before meals these can soothe your stomach and help digestion

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.