how will Prilosec affect my diet?

Question

I am supposed to start taking Prilosec how will it affect my appetite or my stomach capacity?

Answer 1

Hey Lance Corporal. Thanks for your service!

Acid inhibitors such as Prilosec have serious side effects associated with them. They impair digestion which leads to malabsorption of minerals such as calcium, zinc, etc. They also impair absorption of some vitamins such as B12.

Additionally, researchers use these drugs to induce bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine for research purposes. Think about what that means. Acid inhibiting drugs lead to (in 100% of patients) a chronic bacterial 'infection' in your small intestine. These infections/overgrowth of bacteria can have nasty effects on your health.

It may be better to find a doc that will work with you to find and fix the cause of your acid reflux/heart burn (I am assuming that is why you 'need' Prilosec). These doctors are relatively rare and usually are trained in the field of 'functional medicine'. Interesting that most docs do not identify and treat the cause of the abnormal function (functional medicine), rather, they just precsribe a symptom masking drug that may lead to even more problems for the patient.

Best wishes and good luck.

P.S. You may have difficulty finding a good doc to help you so you may need to educate yourself on this issue. Sherry Rogers, M.D. has written an excellent book on this topic called "No More Heartburn". It is available at Amazon.com. I highly recommend this book - buy two and give one to your doctor!

Answer 2

I started taking Prilosec by prescription over 7 years ago. I had tried everything else the doctor had in his arsenal. I still take it. It will help your stomach calm down, less irritation, and probably help with your swallowing ability. Your appetite probably won't change. Your stomach will hold the same amount, just you won't hurt or have acid back up your throat. This drug helped me get my life back to normal! Good luck

Answer 3

It won't. It will cut down on stomach acid and will probably make your stomach feel better which in turn might make you brave enough to eat again.
However, some people eat when they have an ulcer confusing the stomach pain with hunger, so getting rid of the ulcer might make you eat less. If you're worried that it will cause you to gain weight, don't worry. It won't.

Answer 4

it shouldnt affect your diet. but it mite have different effects on different ppl