Omeprazole dosage for gerd

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Avatar n tn It seemed to help for 2 weeks, but after 1 month it seemed to aggravate GERD symptoms. I am reading a lot on the subject, experimenting with diet and relaxation and the occasional spoonful of Maalox. I relate to the person who said they felt fine until after the endoscopy. I never had this globus feeling in my throat before, and now it is there all the time, no matter what or when I eat or don't eat. THAT is stressful!
Avatar n tn A couple years ago he also put me on 20 mg Omeprazole to take once a day for 14 days, after which he said I could start taking the Ranitidine again if i still had the heartburn.
Avatar m tn the Pharmacist, told me that we need to look at dosage and which ones were equivalent to the RX I had....it worked for a few more years then no longer helped me. Anyway I got a new med from my Dr this one is a H2b instead of a PPI...and is working much better for me..... As for the no heartburn, could be you have LPR also known as Silent Reflux bcuz not everyone has heartburn with it. May I ask, have you had any PH testing? ....modify your diet and lifestyle?
Avatar f tn Its a grade of orange peel extract taken for GERD. Not the same as the stuff in the cooking isle. Sounds crazy but works awesome. The only side effect is you might burp orange flavor at first. Jarrow is one of the few brands of soft cap D-Limonene available. I really believe in this product. Its a PPI manufactures nightmare, since this works for all reasons of GERD from what I read. Truly amazing. Cheap too.
Avatar f tn I'm currently taking lexapro for anxiety & depression and Omeprazole for Gerd and just found out I'm 4 weeks pregnant. My doctor said the benefIt's outweigh the risks but I'm reading some really scary defects online and I'm wondering if anyone here has had good/bad experiences with them?
Avatar f tn Started off on omeprazole after endoscooy then inxe symptoms stopped would ease myself off them only for symptoms to come back at some point every year and so back on the meds. Last year i got some bad symotoms start up and was fed up with popping pills so tried dgl licorice with aloe vera juice instead. Worked a little but not entirely so went to doc and had another endoscopy (which came back all clear of any nastys). Doc stuck me on zantac this time and seemed to clear up.
Avatar m tn Hi...I have never heard that GERD can cause HBP, but GERD can be the result of stress and anxiety. So, if u r able to reduce ur BP, u may be able to reduce ur GERD issues.
Avatar n tn A related discussion, <a href="/posts/GERD-Acid-Reflux/Getting-off-of-Omeprazole/show/2515319">Getting off of Omeprazole</a> was started.
Avatar f tn Sometimes what we think is GERD is actually a problem with the 'swallow' reflex. I'd suggest follow the idea of Selma who moderates this board to raise the head of your bed about six inches, just find some blocks of wood to raise it. Keep in mind, most hospitals will accept patients who don't have insurance, and will accept small monthly paybacks. Check with your hospital's policy. Do check with your hospital and then find some relief. Keep us informed.
581954 tn?1223391496 I have been taking Omeprazole for 2.5 months. I was diagnosed with gerd. Ever since I have been taking this drug I have been light headed nauses and fatigue. It seemed to gradualy get worse. I have been off it for 4 weeks and still feel the light headed and fatigue. Some days are better than others. It usually sticks around for a day. I have been tested ok for every thing else. Been in the ER 3 times for this concern. They say it could be anxiety?
Avatar m tn The best thing anyone can do for themselves with reflux/gerd is to try to figure out why you have it in the first place - my other posts will help you on this. Its too easy for most Drs to just prescribe PPI's with out investigating reasons for gerd. It was originally designed to take for 2 weeks. D-Limonine (its orange peel extract in a pill) is a natural acid controller available at health food stores, dont laugh, it works and safer than chemicals. See my post on this.
Avatar f tn I was taking a prescription (omeprazole) to control my severe reflux(GERD) before I found out I was pregnant. My primary doctor suggested I stop taking it until my first appt with OB( 1/27) to see what she suggests. My reflux is severe and I don't want to keep taking Pepcid and tums like crazy. Has anyone else had this before pregnancy and what were you given to take that was safe?
1744042 tn?1311261168 MyThyroid -GERD Story.....I felt like I was choking. having hard time swallowing , and coughing alot when I went to bed. Had ultrasound which revealed small cysts and nodules, PC Dr. sent me to Endo,He is watching cysts and nodules closely. Endo sent me to ENT. ENT told me I had a VERY BAD case of Acid Reflux. Put me on omeprazole(sp) for 2 months . It didn't touch problem.he said I had GERD and EE , then Rx Dexilant for 1 month.
Avatar m tn I have been desperately trying to quit Omeprazole for the last 5 years but have had so much problem with extreme acid release it seems I'll be with it for my life. Of course noone knows yet the result of taking omeprazole for a lifetime, mice had cancer after weeks but human might as well after decades. I can't replace omeprazole with ranitidine, as the latter doesn't seem to work at all. I've been able to lower the dose to about one 20mg in two days but not more.
Avatar f tn Is it safe to double my PPI dosage for a week or two to see if that helps me alleviate this issue? Would I take one pill in the morning and one in the evening? Obviously if this doesn't work I would go see my doctor, but I usually can't get an appointment that's less than a week or two out and I need relief now.
1364792 tn?1278051187 Omeprazole is an H2 blocker. It is helpful, but not the big guns for acid reflux that could be harmful. Omeprazole is available OTC. Some H2 blockers are also used as supplement antihistamines for people who have a hard time controlling allergies. OH, not acid reflux presents with the typical heart burn symptoms. Some people reflux higher and it does burn the esophagus in that way. Feel better.
Avatar n tn Prescription omeprazole comes as a delayed-release capsule, and packets of delayed-release (long-acting) granules for suspension (to be mixed with liquid) to take by mouth. Nonprescription (over-the-counter) omeprazole comes as a delayed-release capsule or tablet to take by mouth. The delayed-release capsules and the granules should be taken at least 1 hour before a meal. They are usually taken once a day before a meal but may be taken twice a day when used with other medications to eliminate H.
Avatar f tn I have GERD and a hiatal hernia and have been taking omeprazole twice a day every day for a few months (I had been on Prevacid for several years before the omeprazole but insurance won't cover it any more). If your main symptom is burping, I would try going off of the omeprazole and switching to gas-x or some other type of gas relief medicine. As long as you aren't having a lot of problems with heartburn or acid reflux, you would probably be fine to discontinue using the omeprazole.
Avatar f tn Hey. I was wondering if it’s fine for me to take 40mg of Omeprazole and 1 capsule of IBgard in the same day. I have GERD.
Avatar m tn It's not uncommon for people with GERD to present with asthma-like symptoms. Acid gets into the lungs, causes inflammation and even spasms, and voila! Asthma-like issues. A hiatal hernia, unless is HUGE, doesn't do much in the way of preventing the lungs to expand. However, since a hiatal hernia that's "up" causes the LES to stop working by displacing the mechanism, it would make it very easy for acid to splash up. If the docs say it's not asthma, it's not.
Avatar m tn I recently visited a doctor and was diagnosed with GERD to end up with a prescrip for Omeprazole 40 mg. I generally do NOT feel any reflux in my esophagus. Is this normal or it possible it is not GERD? I have experienced acid reflux up to my mouth [which is very unpleasant], but this is generally a VERY rare occurance. My sister had some 20 mg over the counter Omep. I have been taking 2 of these at the same time, once daily. Should I be taking the 2 for 40 mb or just one?
Avatar f tn Thank you for answering!
Avatar f tn The doc just increased my Omeprazole to taking two 40mg twice a day. They tell me the cough/wheezing can last for months, as it will take time for my increased meds to help the situation. I'm coughing so much, of course it is worse at the evening and early morning. I have missed 3 days of work this week alone. I have never had this happen as a result of my Esophagus issues. Is there any other remedy that can help eliminate or lessen the amount of wheezing and congestion and coughing I have?