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I have been gradually reducing my dosage by opening up the 15 mg capsule and splitting it between empty capsules (available to buy on eBay). I am down to a quarter dose a day )roughly 4mg) and although I am getting some reflux and a bit of bloating I am determined to persevere and come off the wretched things once and for all. Anyone go any advise or tips on this last part of my journey?
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amhy21728 sue26318
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Firstly well done! Not easy hings to come off!
You could perhaps start taking your 4mg every other day and then 2 days off and 1 day on and so on... I am doing this with 15mg and don't suffer sudden reflux or bloating.
However I suppose it depends on the reason your on them, mine is because of GORD.
I hope this helps and good luck!
sue26318 amhy21728
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Hi amhy21728
thanks for your reply. I think I'm going to try every other day and see how I go. Have you taken gaviscon to help if you get reflux?
amhy21728 sue26318
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Hi Sue,
No I haven't however, I haven't felt I needed to - Maybe check with a pharmacist before doing so just to check okay to take with Lansporozol... although given your low dose I cannot see it being a problem!
Hope all goes well for you!
Gillian1956 sue26318
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Hi sue well done on reducing them I've been trying to reduce mind as we but the acid and heart burn come back almost strait away what meals are you eating when reducing if you don't mind me asking
sue26318 Gillian1956
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hi Gillian1956
thanks for your reply. Have you tried opening the capsules and taking some of the little beads out in order to lower your rise. Also I stick to quite a bland diet of porridge for breakfast and soup and salads for my other meals. I think it's important to be aware of what aggravates the reflux
Amber2016 sue26318
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Well done! Thats exactly what I did and was relieved to get off Lansoprasol completely after 2 years on 30mmg. Although my symptoms are still there they are much better having really paid attention to my diet (very boring as I love food!) and particularly to the foods which trigger an attack. I think its different for everyone but in my case anything fried is bad news plus tomatoes, dark chocolate and cakes etc. I don't deny myself anything I really want but am very much aware that I may have to pay for the indulgence next day which tends to temper ones behaviour...especially when out. I use Gavescon when things get bad. I was also introduced to Silicolgel (no side affects known) and am just about to start a second month's course. Its not a cure but it helps to "reset" your gut - it definitely helped mine. I can tell this by the fact that I hardly ever use need Gavescon during the day just take a swig last thing at night. My next plan is to up the exercise so hopefully I may be more or less cured by Christmas. Unfortunately I don't think there is any "quick fix" to this problem, I am just hoping by keeping off prescription drugs gradually my system will get back to normal as before being ill 4 years ago I had a cast iron digestion.
Gillian1956 Amber2016
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sue26318 Amber2016
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Amber2016 Gillian1956
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I was introduced to Silicolgel by someone from Germany (where it is manufactured) who was on holiday here and discovered in Holland & Barratt! It is expensive - cheaper if you get on the internet or wait for H&B to have a 2 for 1 offer. I think its important to remember that its not a cure but works on improving the make up of ones gut getting rid of toxins. I took it 3 times a day before meals for a month and there was a definite improvement in acid reflux, etc. They suggest having a week or so off after doing course for a month. I've been doing that and am now going to start another month. Will let you all know how things are late November.
I was also introduced to Gum from Cios, Greece (....used for many years as a cure all)...I think it helps, and is obviously better than normal chewing gum as its not sweet, but is definitely an acquired taste. I'm getting used to it. In the middle east they use it in cooking and various medicinal uses - you may well have had it in ice-cream on holiday in Turkey where its considered a delicacy.
As you can see I am willing to try anything as long as its not got side affects or comes from Big Pharma but I do think one has to try things for a few weeks or more before passing judgement.
anna45048 sue26318
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I came off " cold turkey " and am now on my 11th day with out Omeprazole.
I am pleased I did it !
The side effects were worse then the withdrawel.
I take Vit.B 12
Blessed seed oil capsules.
Mag,Cal and zink.
And if I feel nauseous in the late morning Bicarbonate of Soda.
I am getting there !
There are too many unacceptable things in this medication.