Question about Prilosec

[dramagirl28 22]

Hi all,

My surgeon did not prescribe a ppi and I had some issues with acid. They told me to just take TUMS but that didn't work so well. So I bought Prilosec/Omeprazole over the counter. The instructions say to take one a day for 14 days and then to stop, and I can take it again in 4 months. I took my last pill two days ago and I am already feeling the acid rearing its ugly head. I know a lot of you are on a prescription for Omeprazole so I basically just want you guys to tell me it's ok for me to go get another box of the OTC stuff until I can get in touch with my surgeon on Monday. I think the otc stuff is 20mg and a lot of your prescriptions are for 40mg, or 20mg twice a day, so I'm hoping it'll be safe for me to continue with the one 20mg per day which works just fine for me.

I know you guys aren't doctors and I need to talk to mine, but any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Rachel

[MegInNOLA 531]

Hi! My surgeon didn't put me on it, either, and I took 20 mg every night for 3 months or so. It worked like a charm. You do need to switch to a calcium citrate instead of Calcium carbonate, since the stuff in Prilosec makes it hard for your body to get the calcium out of the carbonate formulation (so I've read). I took myself off of it about 3 weeks ago and have been fine.

[Foxbins 625]

I took 20mg a day for about 7 months, then switched to taking one every other day. No problems with acid. I'll probably try stopping them completely when this bottle runs out.

[Veda 12]

I have not been sleeved yet, but have been taking Prilosec once a day for years. My doctor knows this and has not suggested that I stop it. I don't think it hurts to continue, in my opinion, and this medication brings a lot of relief.

[dramagirl28 22]

Thanks everybody. I suspected it would be fine but it's nice to get some reassurance!

[DebSee 1]

I was sent home with a one month supply of omeprazole 20mg (one a day, mornings) and a prescription for a further three months.

I don't generally have an acidic tum, nor do I suffer from reflux or anything. I imagine it's just a precautionary measure and to permit my sleeve to heal.

[Mr.Mike 3]

my doc actually said that continuing the PPI (proton pump inhibitor-the prilosec) helps to heal the stomach faster because the decrease in stomach acid results in a happier tummy. also the decrease in stomach acid controls tummy pains, hunger pains etc as well.

i havent had any in a few days but i might start taking it again, im 2 1/2 weeks out and doing pretty well, but my tummy is happier on it.

[suez383 1]

Can you take prilosec twice a day if needed? I take it in the mornings but still wake up in the middle of the night suffering!