Has anyone successfully come off omeprazole or any similar ppi after taking it for years? I've taken it for acid reflux more or less since it began to be prescribed and it was a godsend until recently, when I started to suspect I had developed a low stomach acid problem-- bloating, loss of appetite etc. This can happen with long term use of ppis and/or simply old age. My doctor organised an endoscopy (results fine) for which I had to stop taking the omeprazole beforehand. I haven't taken it for 2 months now but recently I've begun to suffer acidity again. I don't know whether that's acid rebound and things will settle down again or whether I actually have too much acid production and will have to resume the omeprazole again. I'm reluctant to do so because I think it was responsible for the indigestion problems due to low acid that I mentioned above and apparently there are other side effects of long term use as well such as inflammatory bowel disease.
I have an appointment with my GP next week and I'm awaiting the re-booking of a cancelled colonoscopy so I'm not asking for medical advice, just wanting to know other people's experiences, good or bad.
Is it me or am I getting mixed messages
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