Lanzoprazole

[Cairnview]

Basically after suffering two NSTEMI . attacks , I,m on quite a bit of medication including lanzoprazole I was wondering if anyone has experienced breathlessness while on this medication

[BeKind28-]

Hello

Not sure what other tablets you are taking as Bisoprolol , and Ticagrelor can cause in some people breathlessness but I have not come across lansoprazole having this as a side effect

I would speak with your Doctor or pharmacist and see if they can see any of the medications you take that might be the cause of you feeling this way

Let us know how you get on x

[Usy1981]

Hi there I was told by my cardiac nurse that ticagrelor causes breathlessness. I had a heart attack in February and early on first 6 weeks I found I was having breathlessness but since it has disappeared.

I did have other side effects from lansaprazole and no.longer take it. Speak to your cardiac nurse for advice.

[Cairnview in reply to Usy1981]

Thank you for your reply, Im not on Ticagrelor so I can rule that out I wasnt breathless till the gave me lanzoprazole thats why I was enquiring about it

[Usy1981 in reply to Cairnview]

I hope you get to the bottom of it soon I had lots of issues with side effects and the best person to help me was the senior cardiology pharmacist who rehab should be able to direct you towards

[TedSpaniel]

Been on it for years now and never had any problems. However, twice it has happened that the pharmacist issued it and despite taking it I had acid reflux. Now this will sound odd as they are or should be the same no matter who makes them. But, I switched to a different brand and straight away it was working again. This was as recent as a week ago.

[RF260]

Hi, as has been said I don't think Lansoprazole is the culprit for breathlessness (although it did cause me awful "digestive issues" so that has been replaced by Famotidine which seems fine). The breathlessness in my case (according to cardio rehab nurse) is probably Ticagrelor so if you are on that it might be worth checking, I'm currently in the process of having it swapped to Clopidogrel . Good luck in getting rid of the very unpleasant breathlessness.

[Cairnview in reply to RF260]

Thank you for your reply, Im not on Ticagrelor, but everytime I stop the lanzoprazole for a couple of days my breathing improves

[Qualipop in reply to Cairnview]

Sounds like it may be an allergic reaction. Try getting it swapped to famotidine which works in a completely different way. I can't take lansoprazole or omeprazole but that's because of what they do to my stomach. I feel permanently sick.

[Stent2024]

no just diarrhea with me . Had to switch to something else

[Farmer63]

Try to ween yourself of any PPIs they are ok short term , a lot of evidence is now pointing to a link between dementia and long term use of PPIs.

[VaniaG]

Check all your meds here on Drugs.com… I am including a link to the interactions checker. I use it all the time. drugs.com/drug_interactions... It is just a check, everybody’s system is a little different.

You should contact your pharmacist - they are truly the experts. I am allergic to Protonix, another PPI like Lansoprazole. Protonix is produced with povidone iodine. My pharmacist identified it and called me…because it was on file that I am sensitive to Iodine. Saved me from a really bad rash and other things. All the best!

[Cairnview in reply to VaniaG]

Thank you

[VaniaG in reply to Cairnview]

Keep us posted. I can completely relate. I am hypersensitive to many medications - it isn’t fun. I was hospitalized twice two months ago for vasospasms and given Amlodipine. It helped the chest pain but the side effects are overwhelming. I am on everything there is for angina, this was the last medication not tried. I stopped taking it. Life is precious and far too short to live with depressing side effects. We are worthy of so much better. I hope you feel like your own self soonest…the pharmacist should have a great recommendation for you. 🙏❤️🕊️

[Jedi14]

Breathlessness is part and parcel of being a "Hearty". I would'nt worry about it too much, as ist tends to fade away with time as your meds kick in.

[Cairnview in reply to Jedi14]

Well ive been on the meds for two years

[Jedi14]

Have you been on Lanzoprozole for 2 years! Any way its only to control stomach acid, I don't think that's the culprit. You need to research your other meds and see which one is the likely suspect, confirm it with your pharmacist/ GP and see what happens. Let me know what does happen.

[wischo in reply to Jedi14]

Lots of people are on PPIs long term with no ill effects and its essential to control GERD and hiatus hernia which I have. Well over 30 yrs now and no side effects or problems whatsoever.

[Cairnview in reply to Jedi14]

Yes I have been on lansoprazole for over two years i didnt suffer from heartburn it was prescribed because Im on 5 other medications, which I have no problem with they prescribe it to protect the stomach thats what I was told

[Jedi14 in reply to Cairnview]

I was prescribed a PPI too. But I have been aiming for medication reductions at all stages. At one stage I had to increase my dosage to sort out some stomach pains and breathlessness, but months down the line I have gradually reduced it back, presently to none, as I have been able to stop other meds as well. So far so good, I can always return back to them if I need to (some meds).

I must throw in a disclaimer right here, my decision is based on my own research and only works for me after having made lifestyle changes and weight changes (reduced by 0.5kg) and maintaining, plus consulting GP/pharmacist.