Trying to lower my dose
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Hi. I have been taking lansoprazole for over 5 years as I had chronic heartburn. I am not over weight or smoke etc but do suffer anxiety and take sertraline for it. I currently take 30mg twice a day but am trying to reduce my dose. I have currently cut a quarter off one of my tablets every other day. After a week of this I do get slight heartburn through out the day. Should I stay on this dose for a few weeks or just cut more off and just try and cope with the consequences? Any advice would be greatly received. My doctor just wants to see what the lowest dose that I can live with.
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gary35
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Been fine for months but struggling again on 30mg. Feeling stressed and anxious. I realise it's the Xmas hols so food may be a bit richer. I'm taking a lot of gaviscon as I don't want to up my lansoprazole again. Any advice would be great
gary35
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Gillian1956 gary35
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gary35
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I think my problem is that I get overly anxious that I'm getting worse and that tablets can't control it. I need to relax
Gillian1956 gary35
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That sounds a bit like me I worry about how much longer I. Going to be taking PPI medication the side affects worry me it's no good for the bones
gary35
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Just can't get rid of this burning feeling over past week or so. Not sure what to do. Do I up my lansoprazole dose up a bit again?
Gillian1956 gary35
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Try taking. Zantac I'm taking one a day with 30mg of PPI medication it's better th. Taking more POI meds not so strong and harsh
gary35
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Bad news I've had several weeks of reflux and can't get it under control. I've upped my dose to 1.5 30mg pills a day now but I'm still struggling. What can I do?
Gillian1956 gary35
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Firstly try to relax ! That's one of the big triggers it's the same for me have you tried adding Zantac In just a 75 mg dose could help I'm still suffering myself and find a Zantac can sometimes calm it all down eat bland foods for a week as well see how it goes best of luck
gary35 Gillian1956
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Thanks. I've had to up my dose to the two 30mg a day. I've done that for two days but even that's not touching it. I am very worried now
Gillian1956 gary35
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Hi Garry try not to worry that will make it worse please try taking a Zantac they are a less harmful drug then PPI medication Ive done that before took the same dose and didn't make any difference
gary35
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I'm on too 2 lansoprazole a day after going to docs. I suppose it will take a few days for them to work. He says I have gord. Its always worse from 3.30 onwards. I have my evening meal at 5.00. What would the best time to take lansoprazole?
gary35
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I'm on too 2 lansoprazole a day after going to docs. I suppose it will take a few days for them to work. He says I have gord. Its always worse from 3.30 onwards. I have my evening meal at 5.00. What would the best time to take lansoprazole?
Gillian1956 gary35
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gary35
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Well I'm supposed to come off meds for 10 days before endoscopy. How am I going to do that and go to work. I've started a new job so don't want to miss work.
Really scared of rebound