How can u get off prilosec w/out heartburn?

Question

apparently u are only to use this pill short term, well i have been on it for over 10 years and would like to get off it now,,,,,,i get heartburn as soon as i skip it .
i have gerd and esohigitius.
i get heartburn even if i dont eat.

Answer 1

I agree with post about speaking to a doctor.

I can tell you I also have GERD, Esophagitis, and Barrett's esophagus, and Prilosec was not something I used for very long. It didn't really help me, but if it helped you that's a good thing.

I am betting a doctor might now recommend Nexium, but once again you would be facing the fact that it is not meant to be used forever.

Whatever is causing chronic heartburn for you must be at a point where just medication is not enough.

I can imagine you are doing the basics: watching what you eat, don't eat right before bedtime, sleeping with your upper body elevated, no caffeine, no smoking, watching your weight, and so on. If not, you know what needs to happen, like it or not. I myself need to loose some weight, it has in fact made my problem much worse. My heart medication caused me to put on extra pounds about a year ago, so I'm also fighting that problem as well. My point is that sometimes we really need to do some things we don't want to do, but if we want relief it must be done....

Good luck with your problem.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Lifestyle changes may help reduce your need. Quitting the use of tobacco products can help relieve symptoms of GERD. Changing your diet can help prevent heartburn, the main symptom of GERD. Losing weight, not overeating, and cutting out alcohol and caffeine can make heartburn less likely to occur. Sleep problems resulting from symptoms of GERD can be lessened by not lying down within 3 hours of eating and by raising the head of your bed 6in. (15.24cm) to 8in. (20.32cm). Speak with your Dr about discontinuing med. If you need long term therapy then you need long term therapy. Thats just the way it is. Its preferable to having ulcers develop and end up being fed through a tube.

Answer 4

I think most, if not all, medications of the sort are intended for 3 month durations. But since we're short on long term options, we really don't have much of a choice. Don't discontinue medication without speaking to your doctor. Don't take medical advice over the internet. You're most likely in this for the long hall, dear. Speak with your doctor about your long term options. He alone can give you sound medical advice.

Answer 5

Talk to your Dr. about the long term effects of Prilosec.. You have GERD and must take medication to control it.. so if you no longer want to take Prilosec then ask the Dr. to prescribe another medication!!

Answer 6

I was on Prilosec fpor over ten years and recently decided it was time to get off. I have been sick for over a month. First it was the horrible burning, then I developed a bladder infection, then I developed IBS. I have had horrible cramping and gut pain. I have not felt normal since I quit the prilosec. It has been a nightmare....

Answer 7

The best advice is to talk with your doctor.

My husband also has something that seems to act like acid reflux. There is a papaya enzyme suppliment at the local health food store that seems to help him. I say acts like acid reflux because according to one doctor he saw about the condition, that isn't what he has.

Answer 8

was on it for ener stopped acid food like tomatoes ect.... also try to cut down on caffine like coffee soda spicy foods and lots and lots of water. Also try to see about carafate it is a rebuilder of the lining about two weeks before you start to go off the meds Good luck

Answer 9

Speak to your doctor. Don't take medical advice from strangers on a web site.