Lansoprazole and Weight Gain

[Denise2008]

Is anyone taking Lansoprazole (I have been prescribed them as using Naproxen long term for arthritis pain)? If so, has anyone gained weight since taking it?

[Hidden]

Hi Denise, I used to take naproxen aswell as lansoprozle but I started bleeding from back passage and come off naproxen straight away , I was then diagnosed with ulcerative colitis so I would be careful with naproxen and I also gained a bit of weight but everyone is different .

[Denise2008 in reply to Hidden]

That sounds just awful. Sorry to hear. Thank you for your reply. Best wishes to you.

[suzy1959]

I was on Lanzoprazole fo4 over 6 years but am now taking ranitidine in preference. There are a number of nasty side efffects with long term use so inform yourself of the risks.

[Denise2008 in reply to suzy1959]

Thank you for your reply Suzy.

[JoPilates17]

Hi Denise

I take Lansoprazole, but it hasn't made me put on weight, but guess we are all different.

[Denise2008 in reply to JoPilates17]

Ok, thanks for replying

[Suzanneh28]

Yes I have put on a lot of weight and I know it's 'just' a case of reducing calories so GP says but it's been very sudden and not changed diet. I am eating less! I am on omeprazole as well for stomach protection. I don't take naproxen all the time - just when the pain and swelling gets bad.

[Denise2008 in reply to Suzanneh28]

Thank you for replying Suzanne. My weight gain was sudden too. All round my middle. I have been dieting but still gained. I have had other side effects too. I have now stopped taking it. Have tried Omeprazole but it gave me terrible headaches.