Omeprazole Tapering Off

[Bcol]

Hi all, as I'm now on a very low dose of Pred (0.5mg)I have decided that this is probably a good a time as any to stop taking Omeprazole, I've never had a problem with it, but no point keeping it on if its not needed. (not spoken to doc yet mind, but hey ho, can always plead insanity!!) I have now completed one week with missing one day, one week of missing two days, one week of missing three days, one week of missing four days and one week of missing five days all with no obvious reaction. Do you think that is enough or should I carry on with wekks six and seven? Peter

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I'd have thought that was fair evidence you are fine without!!! There is always gaviscon!!

[SnazzyD]

Looking very good so far! You could always have a bottle of jollop from the chemist just in case there are some rumblings.

[Charlie1boy]

Sounds good to me. That’s more or less what I did, though it did take me three does at zero to get right off pred, so it was third time lucky.

At the end of the day, you just have to try it and see.

Good luck.

[Bcol]

Thanks all, that is what I was thinking. I'll get a bottle of Gaviscon for just in case.

[Kendrew in reply to Bcol]

Haha!... perhaps with a bottle of sauvignon blanc, for eradicating it's revolting taste!! 😄

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Kendrew]

That would account for my son’s penchant for wine — not white though, that’s what gives him the indigestion in the first place..😳..

[Bcol in reply to DorsetLady]

Had my retirement goodbyes from the Music Service today so might, just possibly, be celebrating with some red tonight. Guess that will keep the white in the fridge if the Gaviscon is needed!!!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Bcol]

Enjoy…

[Kendrew in reply to DorsetLady]

Haha! Well I only drink on special occasions & on holiday. Sauvignon blanc is okay for me but my digestive system really doesn't like pinot grigio.... which is a shame.... because I do!! 😄

[Bcol in reply to Kendrew]

Sounds good, although a whole bottle might, only might, make the 02:00 0.5mg and the around 04:00 walk "interesting"

[Kendrew in reply to Bcol]

Haha! You'll be floating on air.... well wine actually. 😄

[Odosmum in reply to Kendrew]

The tablets (which you chew) are a bit easier to take!

[Sharitone]

I am making my second attempt to get off Omeprazole. I have found the 10mg capsules useful.

But yes, in the past I have found that missing every other day was preparation enough to give up the 20mg, provided there is some Gaviscon handy.

[Stills]

although not on pred snd only on omeprazole for 6 months at 20 x 2 daily I tapered in a similar way without issues and now GP says take them as and when required which is hardly ever. I am suffering gastric issues but the headache from taking the PPI was debilitating so given I’m not taking pred I’m trying to live with it.

[Bcol in reply to Stills]

Hope it goes well, never had a problem with them but only on 20mg/day so fingers crossed. Got plenty in stock in case I need them.