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He has not been spitting as much today. I just want to hear other peoples experiences with Zantac. Has anyone used Zantac? Is it safe? Doctor said it is safe, but I want to make sure.

Hi Linda: There is an ongoing debate about the risks associated with long-term use of Proton Pump Inhibitors ("PPIs"). Some claim that, since they have been in use in Europe for a longer period than America, and that there doesn't appear to be strong evidence of adverse effects from long-term use in Europe, you should be OK. I am not a doctor, but I am inclined to believe that long-term use of any drug that effects the gastrointestinal function must carry some risk.

My doctor suggests I use Imodium for the diarrhoea, and Zantac for the gastritis. I would just be interested to hear your thoughts on my symptoms - especially the diarrhoea/pale stools. Also are there any non-invasive tests that might give an indicator of what is wrong? I'm fed up of feeling ill all the time! Do you think it is most likely just a side effect of the SSRI?

I am certian that it was the result of long-term GERD, which finally led to a very long segment of Barrett's, then High Grade Dysplasia, then cancer. I do believe that there can be long-term adverse consequences from very long-term PPI use, including the possibility of stomach cancer. Again, I am relying on my surgeon for that information. I hope I don't find out the hard way, because after last year's esophagectomy, there isn't much internal plumbing left for them to take out of me!!

I am so sorry to hear that. I know a lot of people here have the same long term effects from TX. I am sure they will post tonight or tomorrow. You are not alone... I just wanted to respond as not leave you hanging. Hang in there...

Will long term of the PPI's or acid reducers as Zantac lead to osteoprosis and fracture? If so how can I protect my bones?

As for acid blockers, they are for short term use only. The 4 primary consequences of acid blocking drugs are increased bacterial overgrowth, impaired nutrient absorption, decreased resistance to infection, increased risk of cancer and other diseases. Excerpt from "Stomach Acid" by Jon Barron: "The bottom line here is that most people are very confused about the role stomach acid plays in health. Most people: Think they have too much, when in fact they have too little.

I had seen the term 'llama lashes' on this forum before and it's true! Went to see Bonnie Raitt and put on make-up (which I never do) and looked like a mascara commercial. Add that to the ghostly paleness and maybe I looked a little more like "The Queen of the Damned" instead of Cindy Crawford. How long does it last? Disappear immediately after finishing TX or do I get to enjoy it a little while?

I've been recently diagnosed with GERD. Zantac, 150 mg 2x per day seems to help considerably. The dr. says to use it indefinitely but I am concerned about long term effects of this. Does one become acclimated to it and never get off the meds? Will it damage my liver or kidneys to stay on it forever? Also- I have a diagnosis of LES weakness. Is there a way to strengthen this muscle once it has been weakened? My dr.

What are if any side effects of him taking these meds and could there be any long term problems???? Any one have any tricks that worked for you to help with the spitting up??? Also Julian was not eating on Saturday and I took him to the Ped and she said he had a lot of fluid built up in his ear and that he had a double ear infection. She perscribed him amoxicillan(sp) for 10 days 2x a day!

Zantac, 150 mg 2x per day seems to help considerably. The dr. says to use it indefinitely but I am concerned about long term effects of this. Does one become acclimated to it and never get off the meds? Will it damage my liver or kidneys to stay on it forever? Also- I have a diagnosis of LES weakness. Is there a way to strengthen this muscle once it has been weakened? My dr.

I'm interested in hearing about the experiences of people who've been on benzos long term (more than a year). How long have you been using them? Which drug? At what doses have you taken it? What is your opinion, overall (efficacy, side effects, tolerance are of particular concern to me)? Please note that I'm not interested in this turning into a pro- or anti-benzo debate. I'd like to hear only from people who've taken them for around a year or more.

are short term band aid anxiety solutions, not long term calming drugs like the prozacs, zoloft, etc. Make sure you take an antidepressant that helps with anxiety because not all do. Low doses are all you'll probably need, and your body will tolerate each antidepressant differently, so it may take several weeks to find one that works for you. Be patient. I tried Magnesium supplements for several months with mixed results.

Hi, I have severe gastroparesis and have had for several years. For mine I take aciphex two times a day...one in morning and one at bedtime. My reflux was so bad it caused me to have bronchial spasms and coughing. The doctors have never mentioned that I could only take for a certain amount of time. I work for a family doctor, but see a gastro doctor plus a internal medicine doctor so feel sure one of them would have given me information by this time if there was a reason.

Hi...new studies show long term use of these meds r not good for us...and if u r taking ne med long term u should be under care of a Dr that is doing routine labs to monitor ur vitamin and mineral levels. SO to answer ur question yes, they can add to this issue.....and u do need to monitor ur levels and take supplements. Better still is to find the root of ur reflux/GERD and try to step off the meds slowly otherwise u can be affected with what is known as rebound.

Pepcid AC is an H-2 blocker like Zantac. Prilosec, is a newer generation of acid blockers called PPI's (protein pump inhibitors) that literally shut down most acid production. Prilosec is OTC but you can others like Nexium with a prescription. As long as your doctor gave you a choice, I'd say go with the H-2 pump if it works.

I use zantac when i feel these symptoms, tylenol and lately pepto bismol and drinking veggie juice( i cant seem find just cabbage juice?). They all seem to work for a short term but nothing for a long time. People keep telling me to use prilosec but you see i am from Canada, where its just starting to make its way into this country and have not seen it on store shelves.I also do not have a family doctor and not like the states i cant just call any type of specialist without any referal.

U r welcome and I am happy that this is working for you. I do want to caution you about changing meds ...please see ur dr and inform him/her of ur changes. Thanks for sharing that info...it may help someone else!!

thanks! if I take prednisone at 30mg for a few weeks for asthma is that going to raise my liver levels or cause damage?

My concern is with the long term use of ppis. I am worried about that, so therefore trying to quit...Thanks for your opinion!

I really don't like the idea of taking the PPI meds long term. How safe are they really when taken over a long period of time? How much of a risk do PPI meds play in causing gastric cancer and osteoporsis when taken over a long period of time. Is there any alterative medicine that is effective for GERDS. I really want to be safe and take care of my Barret's Disease. Can PPI meds. cause GASTROPARESIS? Do calcium channel blockers play a large role in causing gastroparesis?

OTC means over-the-counter. Please, even though many doctors have prescribed the PPI meds long-term--DON'T take them long term. Short-term, to help you relieve the worst of your symptoms while you are adjusting to the elimination diet, for the two weeks is far safer than taking them long-term. People have troubles you sometimes don't hear about that are caused by long-term use of the PPI medications.

A horrible taste is not usually a medical emergency, and can wait 2 weeks, as long as you can swallow and breathe comfortably. The medications used during surgery can alter taste, but 3 weeks is a long time for that to be continuing. It's worth asking what medications were used during the procedure. If it is instead acid reflux, there are many over the counter medications that can help such as H2 blockers (tagamet, zantac, pepcid) or stronger ones like proton pump inhibitors (prevacid).

I'm not even 100% sure that there is a problem to treat, and I worry about possible side effects of long term medicine use. I am also curious about the long term prognosis for people with this condition. I have heard about frequent dialations, lifetime reflux problems, and worse. Are these likely, or are we just being told the worst case possibilities?

I just don't know for temporary use or long term use and I would hate for you to become addicted to the stuff so yeah I would check with your doctor if interested in ativan.

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