what are your side effects from taking p.p.i.s ?

[Vanessa74]

Hi Shan!!

You caught me I have not started the Prevacid just yet. Currently my Dr. is switching my HBP medications so I wanted to fight one battle at a time!!

But I will try it - promise

[shan06]

Originally Posted by Vanessa74

Hi Shan!!

You caught me I have not started the Prevacid just yet. Currently my Dr. is switching my HBP medications so I wanted to fight one battle at a time!!

But I will try it - promise

ok, let me know how you make out...

[Muguiying]

My side effects for taking prilosec OTC for the past year include: Bloating, swelling, joint pain, back pain, flank pain, urinary frequency/urgency, dry mouth, and insomnia. These side effects did not kick in until about a month ago. My GERD began in December 07 and was caused by taking Doxycycline to cure an unrelated issue. I want to ween off of Prilosec and tried to 2 days ago, but by last night the acid was so bad with stinging mouth, throat, heartburn, etc. that I gave in and took the PPI. Today I am going to start Acupuncture treatments and follow the steps posted by Dr.Justice in the "How long do you have to be on ppis for life?" thread. Here is the URL to Dr. Justice's response. I think it is a great story and I hope it works for me! [url]http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showpost.php?p=3415343&postcount=13[/url]

[Vanessa74]

I really hope that it works for you too - please keep us posted!

[Kassie29]

Hi Muguiying
I think my GERD was caused by taking doxycycline for an unrelated problem as well. Why don't they tell you about the possible stomach problems beforehand?? I'd be interested to know how your experiment to get off the PPIs work. Hope you post your results.