Prilosec OTC and Generic OTC long term use - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

jbsim · 06-22-2008, 10:38 AM

Has anyone else tried taking these meds for long time use?

TEdds83 · 06-22-2008, 01:01 PM

HI there! I have only been on Prilosec for 2 weeks. I made the mistake and stopped for 3 days. It came back on me, (the reflux) and now I started again today. Ugh! The box says only take for 14 days and then wait for 4 months before starting again. I have friends who have been on them for years straight. I hear its ok. Maybe there are some side effects and I would like to know too. But I definately know that I need the meds longer than 14 days. I think it's still too soon to tell if I have a chronic problem. How bout you?

janewhite1 · 06-22-2008, 03:57 PM

Two years. I'm completely dependent, but I can eat, therefore I am alive. A fair trade-off.

The only real issue is potential vitamin deficiency, particularly B12. A supplement usually fixes it, and most people have no problems.

aussiejono · 06-22-2008, 04:37 PM

The 14 day thing isnt because of any problem with the drug, its that the FDA thought that if you needed it for more than 2 weeks, you should be under a doctors care for your GORD

TEdds83 · 06-22-2008, 09:14 PM

Ok if that is the case, when should I or any person have a scope done? After 2 weeks? Or a month? I have only had these for like 3 weeks. It's my first time on a PPI (Prilosec). I hate to rush in and have a scope done this quick unless it is necessary. Any thoughts??

Thanks!