Aspirin and side effects and et

[Irishgal12]

Should we be taking meds like omeprazole alongside aspirin or is it only if we have side effects? Am fine on aspirin but really worry long term damage

[Superwoman]

Hi, I have Enteric Coated Aspirin, take after breakfast, and take Omeprazole at six o’clock at night this really works for me, especially if I am going to have spicy or rich foods, for dinner, plus I only take the Omeprazole when I need it so do not take continuously, and my doctor said this was fine to do.

Jean

[Mostew in reply to Superwoman]

Just read it’s more effective to take at night to prevent clots .....

[paintbox in reply to Mostew]

I also take my aspirin at night for this reason. 75mg is a low enough dose that I take as dispersible tablet on my tonge (readily absorbed into the blood stream this way).

For some reason the coated tablets give me terrible digestive problems with severe pain & bloating for days (even after one tablet). Clearly there's some ingredient that I don't tolerate so I avoid these at all costs now.

[Mostew in reply to paintbox]

Have you or any one else heard vit c helps ?

[paintbox in reply to Mostew]

No, but I do take it periodically in blocks. Taking it at the moment for a few days along with echinacea as I've sinus pain.

[Mostew in reply to paintbox]

Hope it’s helping

[paintbox in reply to Mostew]

Thank you, it seems to be. Every sniffle makes you a little suspicious these days!! Stay well 😊

[Mostew in reply to paintbox]

And you

[mark382 in reply to Superwoman]

I was taking Omeprazole and latterly Lanzaprozole long before taking aspirin. I have coated aspirin as soluble upset my stomach. Take Lanzaprozole before breakfast and aspirin in the evening. Never had a problem.

[MaggieSylvie in reply to mark382]

I recently went back on Lansoprazole not just for acid reflux but because I had a long-term cough. It didn't clear up, so my GP has put me on Esomeprazole, temporarily, as it's a stronger version. I only have to finish the course, but have to ring her next Wednesday to let her know how I have got on. After a week of taking the new ant-acid, I'm still clearing my throat but fingers crossed, it will have cleared up by the time I have finished them. I'm taking it in the morning with water and the .75 aspirin. It doesn't seem to be coated and I'm afraid that if I take the advice of another writer - to take it at night, I will forget.

[Mostew]

I believe taking Vit . C helps taken at same time . And having the coated aspirin .

[wendycu]

It depends on how much aspirin you are taking. I take 200mg a day and have tables to protect my stomach.

[Irishgal12]

Mine is 75

[Hopetohelp]

I am on 75 mg aspirin daily and my first haematologist was private and wanted to put me on omalprasol straight away. I decided not to as I tolerate aspirin well as omalprasol can soften bones if taken long term and since occasionally in snow etc end up falling like an idiot when I walk the dog so I decided to not take it. If you have tummy troubles I would recommend taking tummy protectors but my NHS haematologist who I soon switched to as money ran out said if I can tolerate it don’t worry. Good luck

[Shootist]

ask your Doctor for gastro resistant aspirin it will not dissolve in the stomach it dessolves in the gut so cuts out the worry of bleeding and ulsers

[Irishgal12 in reply to Shootist]

Is that the Coated one

[Shootist in reply to Irishgal12]

Don't know it just said Gastro resistant on the box My Doc said there beter for the stomach because they disolve in the gut

[Chel1]

I've been taking asprin coated and omeprazole for a few months now but have stopped omeprazole as have developed really bad joint pains especially in knees when you read about that on other forums it says can cause problems although doc says it's not that but done blood test to see what's making me have these pains also changed meds to raniitide for stomach so will see

[Irishgal12 in reply to Chel1]

Why were u taking omeprazole were u having side effects

[Chel1 in reply to Irishgal12]

With the asprin i was getting pains in my stomach so put me on those tablets took one everyday but after all joint pains I've got now stopped those to see if makes a difference and doc doing test so I don't know

[Ebot]

If you’re fine on aspirin then really, don’t worry! Long term omeprazole use comes with its own risks. 75mg of aspirin a day is a very low dose. I take the enteric coated variety. I’ve only ever used omeprazole short term when I was taking aspirin combined with other drugs that gave me really bad stomach pains.

(Our small dog has a history of inflammatory bowel disease and various other digestive ailments so we’re very familiar with the benefits and risks of dosage / long term omeprazole use! :)). )

[Pte82 in reply to Ebot]

Ebot, for your dog search on" canine Brazil nuts cancer" then search on "selenium IBS."

[Ebot in reply to Pte82]

Thank you for your message. Interesting reading. Unfortunately there are some questions as to the toxicity of Brazil nuts to dogs. Added to which our dog has also had episodes of pancreatitis so we have to be super careful what we give him (as opposed to whatever he scavenges - slug pellets anyone?!) and it can’t be high in fats.

[Pte82 in reply to Ebot]

I understand your concerns. The form of selenium in Brazil nuts is selenomethionine so it's possible to utilize a supplement. In addition to having possible benefits for IBS it may offer relief for pancreatitis. We had a Boxer, a breed prone for cancer. I came across that article when she was a pup. For the next 13 years she received ground up Brazil nut according to her weight until she died from an autoimmune disease attacking her immune system.

[Ebot in reply to Pte82]

I’m sorry to hear about your Boxer. Our dog is on a reasonably even keel right now. We’ve weaned him off virtually all the meds but he seems much better on a maintenance dose of omeprazole. We almost lost him a couple of years back after a really bad episode. We’ve learnt a lot over the years and on the whole manage to keep on top of things. And keep him on the end of a lead!

[swimswam]

My doctor at first put me on 75mg aspirin and Omeprazole. When diagnosed with ET my Heam. agreed at my request to changed this to enteric coated Aspirin. For some reason my GP surgery still insists every year, when it reviews my repeat medication on adding omeprazole. I always tell the chemist I don’t want it, as I seem fine without it, and the consultant was happy with just coated aspirin.

[christos1]

I am taking 75mg Aspirin since having had a cardiac stent with food as advised by my G.P instead of omeprazole and have had no problems.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi Irishgal12, if you are concerned it would be advisable to ask your haematologist at your next appointment, but if you are having stomach pains or problems then get this checked by your GP for their advice. Best wishes, Maz

[Irishgal12 in reply to Mazcd]

Thanks maz I have asked they say no need unless I have side effects but I worry about gi bleed

[Hidden]

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and not good to take long term, just don’t take the aspirin on an empty stomach.

[Alexbits]

At the start of the aspiring treatment I also started omeprazole. I always had small issues with my stomach and I thought it will help me while I'm taking aspirin. BIG mistake. After several weeks on omeprazole, my stomach problems aggravated. This was a nightmare. It took me 6-7 months to recover after omeprazole. So, from my own experience, I can say, it's not worth it (unless you have some very strong reasons).