mardebjs
06-22-2008, 01:38 PM
Has anyone else tried taking these meds for long time use?
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TEdds83
06-22-2008, 04:01 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, 06:57 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.
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, 07:37 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
06-23-2008, 12:14 AM
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??:confused: Thanks!
janewhite1
06-23-2008, 12:48 AM
I was first treated for stomach pains at a clinic aimed at those with little or no insurance. They did a blood test for H. Pylori right off, negative, and I was told to stay on the PPI's, but see a gastroenterologist if it didn't improve within 3 months or so.
TEdds83
06-23-2008, 01:03 AM
Thank you Jane! I will take your advice. I hope it clears up here in the next few weeks. If not I will get further testing. Thanks! I hope you are well!
aussiejono
06-23-2008, 07:50 AM
I wouldnt rush for the scope..... take the stuff for 3 months, to give everything a chance to heal.....if you are still getting symptoms then, go for a GI specialist, if the symptoms are gon, you can probably safely keep taking your OTC prilosec to keep things under control
TEdds83
06-23-2008, 06:47 PM
Thanks for the advice! I will just hang in there faithfully on the prilosec and see how I heal up. I will get seen if it doesn't clear. Thanks!!
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Sylvia66
06-26-2008, 10:44 PM
I have been on Prilosec for two years now. I think it's starting
to lose its effectiveness on me. I'm really hurting right now (upper
middle chest). I am also taking Carafate... Mylanta... and Aloe
Vera gel (the ingestible type).
to lose its effectiveness on me. I'm really hurting right now (upper
middle chest). I am also taking Carafate... Mylanta... and Aloe
Vera gel (the ingestible type).
TEdds83
06-26-2008, 11:12 PM
I am wondering if the prilosec isn't working for me. I would say at this point it relieves my symptoms about 50%. I am just not normal. I don't know if I should up the dosage. I am on 20 mg a day. I know some people take way more. Any idea's??:confused:
janewhite1
06-26-2008, 11:29 PM
I've been on 40 mg for a couple of years now. Even on 40 it's not perfect, I need to be a little careful about what I put in my tummy, but I get by.