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

I take nexium daily. I am also on warfarin for previous DVT, tramadol for osteoarthritis and flexofemo-something for allergies.

Should I be concerned?

My doctor is unaware that I'm on nexium.

I would love to come off my double dose of Omeprazole but with a hiatus hernia, a flappy valve and oesophagitis I stand no chance. I have tried to reduce the dose and I am careful with my diet but I suffer so badly that I end up increasing the dose again.
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Are any of you researching the long term effects of home remedies?

It’s been over a week since I stopped taking the medication and I find I am sleeping better and my legs are not so achy. I am managing with just taking rennies but only every couple of days as the acid reflux does not seem too bad at the moment…(better not tempt providence!!)

I've been on it for years and never had any issues stopping periodically, depending on how my acid reflux is. It is not addictive in any way but by all means check with your GP - I have never had any side effects with Omeprazole and nor has my husband, just because it says on the leaflet that a medicine can cause side effects does not mean you are likely to suffer from them. My husband is on about a dozen different medicines and has never had a side effect in his life.

Okay so nobody has any actual EVIDENCE that taking Omeprazole long term causes side effects? or serious health issues?? I cannot do with people who want to stop taking a medicine that is helping them just because they have read a scare story on the internet (including in this thread!) - how about talking to your doctors before jumping to conclusions? We have all seen how much of this crap is going around regarding covid vaccinations - do NOT take advice from random people on social media, about pretty much anything serious facepalm!

Wow last time I looked there were 3 pages and now it’s six!!! Thanks you for your experiences. I’m going out this morning and I’ll read all t your messages this afternoon and reply. I’m feeling much better - keeping to a low carb diet and taking probiotics and plenty of kefir
Thanks. I’ll be back this afternoon

I am on Omeprazole, but like a PP, I only take it when I have to. I found that losing weight and changing what I eat has made a big difference. I hardly ever have to use it now.

I take Omeprazole on the advice of my surgery as I am taking aspirin (75mg). I found that the indigestion I was experiencing has been eliminated since taking them. Now reading this I am becoming concerned.

Saetana:

'do NOT take advice from random people on social media'

Having read through this, I agree. I'm quite alarmed by the assumption that things must be 'harmless' simply because they're natural - or can be bought over the counter without a prescription.

There are many people with serious health conditions on here (who should consult their GP) - others with the odd spot of indigestion, saying 'Try this, it works for me!'

I find the 'normalising' of illness on GN a problem, too. It's generally seen as inevitable with old age - or just bad luck - when overwhelmingly it's caused by a bad diet and unhealthy lifestyle.

Saetena, my Dr took me off them, because of a supposed link with dementia.

I think there may well be a connection between memory lose & Omeprazole, my memory is definitely as sharp as it used to be since I have stopped taking them, …….. unfortunately nothing comes as close to controlling the symptoms of acid reflux as effectively as Omeprazole .If I am going out somewhere special to eat I take one for that occasion.