Omaprazole

I've been taking Omeprazole for a number of years and have recently switched to Lansaprazole which was supposed to be an improvement. I have decided to stop taking anything chemical and try some of the more natural remedies. I have had some success with fermented drinks and krauts which I take every day. The fermented water drinks are delicious, as are the krauts. I would recommend.

I have been taking Omeprazole for many years for hiatus hernia and gastric reflux.
I also take I folic acid tablet which helps redress the balance.
I have been taking Omega 3 oil capsules daily and have no problems with deficiency of anything.I buy them they are not expensive.
I am 83.

A wide variety of comments, as expected. There is NO 'OmAprazole' - in the title -- but OmEprazole is one of a group (of ???-prazole meds) prescribed to a huge subset of the UK population. Like Statins, there are several, and doctors may well have their favourites.

I'm one who has been switched from one statin to another, and for a few years now I've been on Lansoprazole, one a day, usually a bit before evening meals. If I forget, missing one day doesn't seem to matter much, but more than that and my Acid Reflux rears up again (literally!) as many sufferers will know!

If the OP has a problem, best try a doctor rather that rely on "everyone I know says" -- as some of those 'everyones' may be passing on the most ill-informed twaddle?!

As several comments said, people do differ greatly. I found on a search re Omeprazole that takers should :- maintain a healthy weight by eating healthily. do not eat foods that can make your symptoms worse, such as rich, spicy and fatty foods, and acidic foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits, salad dressings and fizzy drinks. cut down on caffeinated drinks, such as tea, coffee and cola, as well as alcohol and smoking.

Well, I eat lots of tomatoes, and drink lots of tea, doesn't seem to affect me --- but I DO certainly have to avoid anything spicy!

I took Lansoprazole for many years then saw a very young doctor at our practice who said he did not like Lansoprazole so would change my prescription to Omnepazole. After about 18 months I ended up in hospital through being unable to keep anything even water down! Tests found due to Omneprazole! Out of hospital with new prescription to go back on Lansoprazole! This was to deal with taking NSAID’s & then steroids after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. Have had Osteo arthritis since being diagnosed at age 21 due to an accident at about 14 years old! GP’s are very good & do keep a check on my meds & so far back on Lansoprazole is working!

I had been using omeprazole for sometime and still having symptoms. I came across the Iqoro muscle training device and it has made a great difference to me. It is not medication. It is now included as a treatment for hiatus hernia, GERD and can be prescribed by your GP. It can be reviewed on the “NICE” website.. I only need omeprazole if I eat something that I know will create more acid. 🤦‍♀️
www.iqoro.com/
www.nice.org.uk/search?q=Iqoro

I have a hiatus hernia and Barrets Oesophagus ( a pre curser to oesophageal ca) and have taken Omeprazole for years. If I forget to take it on a morning I usually know I ve forgotten to take it by 10 am as I get unpleasant heartburn and as it suppresses stomach acid it reduces my risk of going in to develop cancer of the oesophagus so it’s worth it to me for a better quality of life

Try fermented stuff like sauerkraut and kimchi and straightforward pickles. There's a reason why pickles are found on burgers - to combat acid indigestion from beef/cheese/bread! McDonalds KNOWS.

I cut out bread, pizza, cereal, cake, biscuits, etc. All carbs. Dairy in moderation and mostly lactose free.

And my acid reflux is GONE.

We are what we eat.

I've been on this for years. If I try to come off it the return of reflux and hernia pain is instant. I just give thanks for medical science otherwise the situation would be unbearable.

I have been on omeprazole for around 40 years, I have a hiatus hernia, gord and severe reflux. I have never had a problem with vitamin D deficiency. My GP has no problem with me taking 40mg a day and keeps a very good eye on me.

I was prescribed daily dose of 30mg lansoprazole 7 years ago to prevent scarring of oesophagus due to a small hiatus hernia. I tend to take the med in the morning on an empty stomach. It's supposed to be taken 30 mins to an hour before food, but I don't tend to eat breakfast. I must do better! I am finding that 30mg doesn't seem to be enough. Has anyone else upped their dose? Or when do others take theirs?

I have a vitamin D deficiency btw

I take Omezaprole every day, one tablet and have found it best to take after a meal.If on an empty tum causes bloating and pains.
Been taking it for several years now and it really helps, couldn’t eat so many different foods without it.

I take vit D tblets too.

Thanks Oreo. I stopped Omezaprole because they made me feel bloated. Doc suggested trying lansoprazole instead. It does say to take these before food which makes sense I suppose. I just find they're not working as well as they were. There's an operation to fix the 'valve' but it sounds a bit scary

I think originally I was told to take it before food but through trials found it better after a meal.

I reduced from 20mg over 6 months by taking on alternate days. I am now on 10mg and want to reduce again.

I've been on it for years. I have to take a vitamin supplement and iron citrate to make up for the reduced absorption. Other than that it doesn't seem to be doing much harm but yeah you need to keep an eye on possible anemia

My Husband has been on this for years for same symptoms you are having, he seems to be ok and can't do without it as symptoms come back fairly quickly.

Shirls52000

I have a hiatus hernia and Barrets Oesophagus ( a pre curser to oesophageal ca) and have taken Omeprazole for years. If I forget to take it on a morning I usually know I ve forgotten to take it by 10 am as I get unpleasant heartburn and as it suppresses stomach acid it reduces my risk of going in to develop cancer of the oesophagus so it’s worth it to me for a better quality of life

I have the same as you Shirls52000 and have taken Omeprazole for several years but recently when my feet swelled so much I couldn't get my shoes on, I kept going dizzy and falling asleep during the day. So I got around to reading that screed they put inside the box. And there were all my symptoms in the 1 in 100 side effects. So, I stopped taking it and the swelling went down and I felt so much better. My GP has put me onto Famotidine since the heartburn and reflux soon came back. I don't want to risk too much acid upsetting the Barrets Oesophagus. I'm feeling tired all the time again but I think I'm going to have to live with that.

I've been on a number of these meds over the past 2+ decades, changing them every 3 or 4 years.
I also take regular vitamins B12, D, and calcium which help counteract the 'possible' unwanted side effects of the meds needed for my hiatus hernia.

I forgot to take my Omneprozole with me on holiday this weekend.
I usually have a couple of emergency ones in my purse, but there were none.
I was absolutely miserable with reflux.

Hi Debutante

I suffered with same thing for years, finally my new doctor, on moving house, prescribed me with Lansoprozac. I couldn't believe after taking just one tab my problems completely went. Took them for about 5mnths, but then decided to half the does to 20mg. as was fed up having to go to the loo every 5mins & do a big wee! I then looked into the side effects that others had experienced and I was ticking all the boxes; vertigo, hair loss, fatique, low mood and brain fog. So, I came off it.

After about a week or so, the terrible, all day acid reflux returned. I was then put on Famotidine, I tried to find others that were taking it and if they had suffered from any side effects, but only found one that said they were ok on it. So, I began taking it, started getting side effects as before, halved the does, but then came off completely as feel these tabs are doing more harm than good.

These tabs go into the blood stream, therefore into your brain, whereas Rennee just puts a film over your stomach to stop the reflux and doesn't entre the blood stream. I've changed my diet, no more white wine, never drank red. I have a single G&T at the weekend and avoid spicey foods. Also' lemon & ginger tea after my lunch works wonders.

I'm looking forward to reading all the post, but need to come off GN and get ready for my morning work.
I will be back

Other side effect; scalp siriasis.

I take rennies and omeprazole if I need to.
Usually when I've been lax about the omeprazole and need relief quickly.

All the things I enjoy, coffee, wine, spicy foods and eating late make it worse, so does stress, laying too flat in bed. So even taking lansoprazole, I have to be aware of these things and check in on myself