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Docs prescribed me this as apparently another medication for a completely unrelated consition I'm on, combined with the "serious amount I drink" (reported to him as 3 bottles per week), can attack the stomach lining. I've been on a slightly lower dose of the other for a few months with no issue and rarely have stomach issues ever, once in a blue moon some acid reflux treated with low grade stuff. Such side effects are not listed online and considered "heard of it, but rare" by another person quite experienced.
Lansoprazole though was treated with suprise and alarm by two people who know about it, is generally considered a last resort for those who really need it and shouldn't be played around with by those who don't.
Thoughts?
Lansoprazole though was treated with suprise and alarm by two people who know about it, is generally considered a last resort for those who really need it and shouldn't be played around with by those who don't.
Thoughts?
No judgement from me* but 3 bottles is twice the recommended amount and he probably assumed you'd halved the amount you actually drink. 
*I had the alcohol rehab specialist come and see me when I was in A&E waiting for a test having been a bit too honest reporting how much I was drinking at the time.
*I had the alcohol rehab specialist come and see me when I was in A&E waiting for a test having been a bit too honest reporting how much I was drinking at the time.
Some medications can be quite irritating to your stomach lining and increase the risk of you having a stomach ulcer.
For some people they'll prescribe something like Lansoprazole to reduce the risk of you having a medication induced stomach ulcer (especially with antiplatelets and anti inflammatory pain killers - e.g. Naproxen and Ibuprofen to name the most common ones).
Lansoprazole is preferred over Omeprazole (another stomach acid suppressant or PPI) in some cases depending on interactions with other medications.
For some people they'll prescribe something like Lansoprazole to reduce the risk of you having a medication induced stomach ulcer (especially with antiplatelets and anti inflammatory pain killers - e.g. Naproxen and Ibuprofen to name the most common ones).
Lansoprazole is preferred over Omeprazole (another stomach acid suppressant or PPI) in some cases depending on interactions with other medications.
GolfDragon said:
Some medications can be quite irritating to your stomach lining and increase the risk of you having a stomach ulcer.
For some people they'll prescribe something like Lansoprazole to reduce the risk of you having a medication induced stomach ulcer (especially with antiplatelets and anti inflammatory pain killers - e.g. Naproxen and Ibuprofen to name the most common ones).
Lansoprazole is preferred over Omeprazole (another stomach acid suppressant or PPI) in some cases depending on interactions with other medications.
Yes i’m told to use them when taking naproxenFor some people they'll prescribe something like Lansoprazole to reduce the risk of you having a medication induced stomach ulcer (especially with antiplatelets and anti inflammatory pain killers - e.g. Naproxen and Ibuprofen to name the most common ones).
Lansoprazole is preferred over Omeprazole (another stomach acid suppressant or PPI) in some cases depending on interactions with other medications.
I was originally put on Lansoprazole and am now on Omeprazole - have been for over 3 years. Side effects are the usual stomach issues from time to time and can lead to vitamin B and magnesium deficiency (though GP hasn't mentioned this at all - I take supplements to offset this). Been pushing for a review but that is hard work with the local GP surgery.
I've been on Omeprazole (20Mg) daily for well over 15 years and I'm still here and have no side effects that I know of.
I was one of the first to try 'losec' as it was branded back at the beginning and was warned not to use it long term. Taken off after a couple of years and symptoms came back immediately (severe acid reflux) so prescribed omeprazole again.
Was eventually told by a gastric surgeon that I had 2 options:
1. Surgery to tighten up the stomach muscle at the base of the oesophagus - it's too relaxed apparently
2. Stay on tablets if they continue to work
That was 10 years ago and I'm still on them with no recurring symptoms.
I was one of the first to try 'losec' as it was branded back at the beginning and was warned not to use it long term. Taken off after a couple of years and symptoms came back immediately (severe acid reflux) so prescribed omeprazole again.
Was eventually told by a gastric surgeon that I had 2 options:
1. Surgery to tighten up the stomach muscle at the base of the oesophagus - it's too relaxed apparently
2. Stay on tablets if they continue to work
That was 10 years ago and I'm still on them with no recurring symptoms.
GolfDragon said:
Some medications can be quite irritating to your stomach lining and increase the risk of you having a stomach ulcer.
For some people they'll prescribe something like Lansoprazole to reduce the risk of you having a medication induced stomach ulcer.
This was my situation, I was prescribed some other meds, and with the first prescription, they also prescribed Lansoprazole, with this explanation, and advice that it wasn't "needed" as such, but to take it for the first few days to ease myself in.For some people they'll prescribe something like Lansoprazole to reduce the risk of you having a medication induced stomach ulcer.
They are fantastic, but like all drugs, best tomboy have them if you can.
I have a prescription for omzaperazole as I have Naproxen for a foot issue and that nasty, but effective stuff which can ruin your stomach lining.
Had it before for reflux, one doctor told me to lose weight, sleep at 45 degrees and not drink or eat spicy food, turned out to be Heliocobacter Pylori, once treated, no more reflux.
I use it when I have over indulged or just have indegestion, my mum suffered for years taking Gaviscon, used to crucify her, Omzaperazole changed her life.
I have a prescription for omzaperazole as I have Naproxen for a foot issue and that nasty, but effective stuff which can ruin your stomach lining.
Had it before for reflux, one doctor told me to lose weight, sleep at 45 degrees and not drink or eat spicy food, turned out to be Heliocobacter Pylori, once treated, no more reflux.
I use it when I have over indulged or just have indegestion, my mum suffered for years taking Gaviscon, used to crucify her, Omzaperazole changed her life.
Bill said:
No judgement from me* but 3 bottles is twice the recommended amount and he probably assumed you'd halved the amount you actually drink.
*I had the alcohol rehab specialist come and see me when I was in A&E waiting for a test having been a bit too honest reporting how much I was drinking at the time.
Did the OP actually say what the bottles contained?*I had the alcohol rehab specialist come and see me when I was in A&E waiting for a test having been a bit too honest reporting how much I was drinking at the time.
I was prescribed a strong dose for acid reflux.
After a while i started to notice a sort of humming/vibrating in my lower legs when sleeping at nigh.
I now have this all the time and frequently in lower arms.
On the yellow label website, for unconfirmed side affects, there are a s
t load of side affects.
And a st load for various neurological conditions.
There's nothing on the paperwork in the box.
And no warning from the doctor.
A neurologist barely acknowledged me when i mentioned the yellow label website.
It's on line by the way and can be added to by patients and medical practitioners alike.
But hey ho, always good to pick up a neurological disease after too many mince pies one christmas.
After a while i started to notice a sort of humming/vibrating in my lower legs when sleeping at nigh.
I now have this all the time and frequently in lower arms.
On the yellow label website, for unconfirmed side affects, there are a s
t load of side affects.And a s
t load for various neurological conditions.There's nothing on the paperwork in the box.
And no warning from the doctor.
A neurologist barely acknowledged me when i mentioned the yellow label website.
It's on line by the way and can be added to by patients and medical practitioners alike.
But hey ho, always good to pick up a neurological disease after too many mince pies one christmas.
philv said:
I was prescribed a strong dose for acid reflux.
After a while i started to notice a sort of humming/vibrating in my lower legs when sleeping at nigh.
I now have this all the time and frequently in lower arms.
On the yellow label website, for unconfirmed side affects, there are a st load of side affects.
And a st load for various neurological conditions.
There's nothing on the paperwork in the box.
And no warning from the doctor.
A neurologist barely acknowledged me when i mentioned the yellow label website.
It's on line by the way and can be added to by patients and medical practitioners alike.
But hey ho, always good to pick up a neurological disease after too many mince pies one christmas.
What website is that?After a while i started to notice a sort of humming/vibrating in my lower legs when sleeping at nigh.
I now have this all the time and frequently in lower arms.
On the yellow label website, for unconfirmed side affects, there are a s
t load of side affects.And a s
t load for various neurological conditions.There's nothing on the paperwork in the box.
And no warning from the doctor.
A neurologist barely acknowledged me when i mentioned the yellow label website.
It's on line by the way and can be added to by patients and medical practitioners alike.
But hey ho, always good to pick up a neurological disease after too many mince pies one christmas.
I'm on Omeprazole to take with Naproxen for back issues but strangely I was also prescribed Lansoprazole for the odd bit of dysphagia caused by acid reflux confirmed by endoscopy.
I've since read they do the same thing in relation to acid reflux, can anyone confirm as I'm out of Lansoprazole but have stacks of Omeprazole
Does anyone use Omeprazole for acid reflux? I've had the odd extremely unpleasant episode of not being able to swallow food, usually in restaurants of all places, one tablet usually sees me through a week and prevents it.
I've since read they do the same thing in relation to acid reflux, can anyone confirm as I'm out of Lansoprazole but have stacks of Omeprazole
Does anyone use Omeprazole for acid reflux? I've had the odd extremely unpleasant episode of not being able to swallow food, usually in restaurants of all places, one tablet usually sees me through a week and prevents it.
DT1975 said:
I'm on Omeprazole to take with Naproxen for back issues but strangely I was also prescribed Lansoprazole for the odd bit of dysphagia caused by acid reflux confirmed by endoscopy.
I've since read they do the same thing in relation to acid reflux, can anyone confirm as I'm out of Lansoprazole but have stacks of Omeprazole
Does anyone use Omeprazole for acid reflux? I've had the odd extremely unpleasant episode of not being able to swallow food, usually in restaurants of all places, one tablet usually sees me through a week and prevents it.
Yes Omemprazole primary goal is to help acid reflux I've since read they do the same thing in relation to acid reflux, can anyone confirm as I'm out of Lansoprazole but have stacks of Omeprazole
Does anyone use Omeprazole for acid reflux? I've had the odd extremely unpleasant episode of not being able to swallow food, usually in restaurants of all places, one tablet usually sees me through a week and prevents it.
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