Reviews for Omeprazole (Prilosec)
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Any Prilosec users out there? How does it work for you? What's the best acid reducer you've used?
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shermanlee009 farah41194
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biliarydyskines farah41194
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prilosec is actually omeperzole, it did work for some time for me . But no more now. Also i'm not sure long term use of PPI impacts gallbladder or not , as after taking 2 years i found my gallbladder was not working through hida scan.it can be due to PPI or may be totally a different issue.If you dont have gastritis, but just acide ,best to go for ranitidine (zantac).
farah41194 biliarydyskines
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erom43 farah41194
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I have been taking 40mg omeprazole daily for many years now. Yes, it immediately helped my GERD problem. So far, I have had no apparent ill effects......that I know about. However, be aware, effects of long term use of PPI's is being questioned at this time. I have also heard that you must be slowly weaned from use if you decide to stop. Yes it works, but still undecided if there is a cost.
farah41194 erom43
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Lindy1234 erom43
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I was on 40mg for over 10 yrs and it took moths to get off without the acid backlash. I had to go back on 20 mg recently, because it was so bad. Will try to eliminate again at a slower pace. It is known for causing osteoporosis, which I do now have. Whether or not it's from taking the O, I'll never know.
erom43 farah41194
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I would not think three months is long term use. After an endoscopy for a GERD problem, my doctor told me I would likely be on the omeprazole for the rest of my life. BTW, you can help things along by changing your diet, and for that matter your life style. Easier said than done, but if you have mild symptoms diet alone can often get you off the PPI's.
farah41194 Lindy1234
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I had a few months relatively free from any issues. I thought I had gotten better but recently had a very bad acid flare up. I had to go back on the Omeprazole. Today I felt very tired and experienced some brain fog. It was difficult to focus at work. Don't know if this is a side effect.
farah41194 erom43
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Today I was very tired and had brain fog. It was difficult to focus at work. Don't know if these are side effects of omeprazole. You are right, diet and lifestyle changes go a long way in fixing these problems. I have made changes such as cut out alcohol (I wasn't a big drinker to begin with), reduce meal sizes so I don't feel bloated and get indigestion, eat small meals more frequently throughout the day so my stomach is not empty for long periods, cut down on junk food, eat more yoghurt etc. Actually I had a good few months with minimal issues. Thought the condition was getting better but just 3 days ago had a very bad flare up. Was nauseous for 4 hours straight so I had to go back on the meds. I am hoping not to have to use meds for more than 3 months and that I can manage this condition with diet alone.
erom43 farah41194
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I have never had any issues, like brain fog, over the years I've been taking omeprazole (guessing around seven years). But I'm not sure of the effects it may be having on my GI tract. I think you're doing the right thing by altering your normal dietary intake. GERD diets are all over the internet. I would add that some of the most common culprits are coffee and tea. But don't forget chocolate, spicy foods, citrus juices, fatty foods, tomatoes or carbonated drinks. Anything that increases stomach acid is your enemy, and that would include major contributors like NSAIDS (ibuprofen and aspirin for example). Also try to avoid lying prone shortly after eating anything, which makes it easier for acid gasses to sneak back up the esophagus.
farah41194 erom43
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