Has anyone come off or cut down Omaprazole, what’s your experiences.

My GP: switched me to Peptac from the ozoles - a derivative of Gaviscon. Which you can buy without prescription.
It works for me.

I suffer from ‘silent reflux’ aka LPR, and won’t take PPIs, (tried Nexium once but it doesn’t agree with me, and made me vomit). I came across D-limonene a few weeks ago, which seems to have good results for acid reflux and silent reflux, and got some from eBay. It does seem to be working!

Mine is Jarrows formula, which isn’t easy to find, but this site seems to have it in stock: ezyleaf.co.uk/product/jarrow-formulas-dlimonene-x120softgels/#reviews.

I agree, that it’s best not to take PPIs long term, it can cause all sorts of problems, but seems to be the go-to medication in the medical world.

Madgran that’s a good idea - l love kefir - and live yogurt too

Thanks Derbyshirelass that’s really helpful. I know it’ll help if I can lose a couple of stone in weight too, but I seem stuck!
I’m in Derbyshire too.

Drinking kefir every day really helps with improving gut bacteria and acid reflux.

Probiotics not robotics. ?

I came off omeprqzole by taking it very slowly, probably took about 6 months. Reducing the dosage and then reducing the time in between doses.

So from 20mg per day gradually getting down to 2.5m every 3 days, then eventually stopping altogether. Never looked back,

As I reduced I start taking a daily probiotic to ensure healthy gut flora. I still take robotics.

I also changed my diet, avoiding triggers, in my case grains, including rice.

You do have to take it very slowly. If you don't you will experience severe rebound symptoms.

Thanks for your replies
Bridgeit that’s what worries me as my mum has dementia
Misadventure I’ve read that there’s other things you can try instead like bicarbonate of soda, apple cider vinegar.
I’m never without some gaviscon in the house

I can only go so long without them before the old heartburn bus comes rolling into town.
I end up in absolute misery, and then have to start them again and wait a couple of weeks before it's under control again.
I never learn; I think I'm fine without, and I am for a while...

I was taken off them because there is a link between long term use & dementia / dementia like symptoms.
My memory is much better, but acid reflux not so easy, just have to get by with over the counter remedies & avoid foods that trigger & exasperate the condition. Best wishes

I can’t take omeprazole, or any of the PPI family, I take Famotidine an H2 receptor, no huge side effects yet, a touch of constipation. I took ranitidine before it was withdrawn. Probably been taking them for about 2 years, I also take a swig of Gaviscon advance before bed on my GP’s advice, on prescription.