Omaprazole

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

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 take vit D tblets too.

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 have a vitamin D deficiency btw

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 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'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.

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 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 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 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!

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 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.

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.

Discuss your concerns with your GP. She or he will be better informed that 'what I've heard' chat.

I have been taking lansoprazol for 15 years. I started off taking 60mg a day to get my GERD under control and thereafter 30mg once a day as a maintenance dose. I’ve tried to stop taking it but when I get to the second day my symptoms return so I start taking them again. I couldn’t be without them. I take vitamin D during winter and try to eat a balanced healthy diet. So far, so good.

I have been on omeprazole for quite a few years now - 2 a day. I did not have heartburn but during an endoscopy (for another problem) they found a small hiatus hernia and also that the end of the oesophagus was pre cancerous due to stomach acid escaping through the hernia. I think it has now healed but I must stay on omeprazole for life.

Hi, I was on em for 40 yrs.only taking when I was going to eat curries, spices ect. Plus wine. Then I had to to go on em every day for about 3 year's. I read what you did and thought what can I do to help all this problem.. I decided to take Turkey tail capsules. From Mother Nature.. I started with 1 a day in the morning after breakfast.
I've now been on them for months.. I've since stopped taking omaprazole and I've stopped having the reflux.. And the inflammation in tummy which was very painful. These Turkey tail mushroom capsules really help. If I get a bit of heart burn I take a renni.. I've since stopped taking amitriptyline for nerve pain.. As I've got a cyst on the spine..
I also started taking Magnesium tablets.. You can try these things.. But always keep your meds in just incase.. Have a read up about these things.. See what you think honey..

I have been on this for about 15 years and if I don’t take it my reflux is awful 😢

Thank you for passing this on Romola and great to know that your husband enjoyed a good quality of life after diagnosis and treatment of a serious disease.

It does put into perspective that we often worry about medication side effects, when the disease they may be preventing can be so much worse.

My late DH had heartburn for years, took over-the counter pills and at the age of 76 was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Fortunately the chemo worked magically and he recovered very well from the operation. He had ten years of very good quality of life, dying 20 months ago from a different cancer at the age of 87.
He took Lansaprazole every day, having no sphincter to keep the stomach closed, and basically relied on gravity to keep the food in place. It was a vital medicine.
He said that no-one should ignore heartburn. He was one of the lucky ones who made a good recovery. He was part of a group of survivors, nearly all younger, and not all of whom had made such a good recovery.

All long term medication can carry risks and side effects, but the condition for which they are prescribed may cause worse long term risks, so there is little choice.

I have silent reflux, and am aware that if I do not take medication, such as a omeprazole ( a PPI) for this it can cause damage to my oesophagus, resulting in Barrett’s oesophagus.

I was on omeprazole for some years, but have now switched to a H2 Blocker, Famotidine, because of side effects of omeprazole. I do realise however that in the future I may have to switch back to omeprazole, because H2 Blockers do not reduce the stomach acid to the same extent.

It’s a dilemma, but common for many as reflux can be a major problem which it is estimated that around 20% of the population suffer from.

It’s very rare NotaGran55 I can’t take Omeprazole regularly as I have low sodium and it lowers it further, picked up on a blood test. I take Famotidine for a hiatus hernia and associated reflux, I’m allowed 10mg Omeprazole if I need it.

Long term use can have very serious side effects for some people. A relative took it for 10 years successfully and then developed a series of issues. Pins and needles in hands and feet, terrible headaches accompanied by severe neck and joint pains. High temperature , constantly falling asleep , confusion, and vomiting. Own GP was useless.

A Sunday afternoon visit from a doctor after calling 111 resulted in an urgent blood test and a resultant phone call at 1 a.m to tell her that an ambulance was on the way, and not to waste time packing a bag as it was critical that she got to hospital immediately.

She was blue-lighted to hospital and had a seizure in the ambulance, another one on arrival and was in intensive care for 3 days . A further 5 days being stabilised.

She had severe electrolyte imbalance caused by the drug and would definitely have died at home that night if it hadn’t been for the diligent GP who saw her and recognised the symptoms.

This is apparently rare but nevertheless important for long term users to know.