omeprazole

[Sprinst]

omeprazole, is a proton pump inhibitor and is often referred to as the publican drug as it prevents ulcers and acid build up. I have had it for some time and it also stops ibuprofen from causing irritation of the gut.Thinking on angina and various bits of heart disease seems to be changing at the moment as it has with gastric ulcers with anti biotics and enzyme inhibitors favored...

Using omeprazole is a good way of preventing any ulcers caused by ibuprofen and ibuprofen can be hard on kidneys which needs to be watched.

I have 2 stents., angina, ckd and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis..

I work with my consultants to keep on balance. But you must ask questions about your medication. For example nicorandle which is sometimes perscibed as a beta blocker but can cause soft tissue ulceration in the bowel and other areas with some people , avoid there are others...

Ask questions to understand what the drugs are for and what they do...

Thanks

[Lowerfield_no_more]

I frequently say on here that ibuprofen is terrible stuff, and my advice to anyone is, if you can do without it, don't take it. Years back I took ibuprofen over a few days within the recommended limits and ended up with a bad stomach bleed which was on the cusp of needing a transfusion. Consequently I avoid it all costs, and take paracetamol when I need to and if that doesn't work as well as I would like, I put up with any pain. Unfortunately all NSAIDs come with the possibility of stomach upsets, including aspirin, and as a long term user of low dose dose aspirin that is why I take the coated type, even though I take another PPI for reflux.

[Farmer63]

My doctor told me anyone with heart disease could never take ibuprofen.

[Lowerfield_no_more in reply to Farmer63]

Wise doctor 👍

[fishonabike]

I absolutely agree - I feel that we should have better understanding of the treatments we are given as this helps us use them effectively and feel more involved in our care

Our bodies are the target for these treatments, we should be active participants not sitting ducks

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