Omeprazole withdrawal

[That_mountain_girl]

Hi,

I am 35 years old female without any prior digestive issues.

I was having gas related discomfort and was put on omeprazole during a phone consultation by a GP.

Post which I had more gas related issues and pain.

Then 2 days later was put on naproxen which I had twice a day for 2 days and it made my acidity extreme causing me extreme chest burn ( before medicines I did not have any of these burning issues)

I was put on naproxen to make sure some inflammation isn’t causing it but post blood test I was off them after 2 days.

I came off from both above medicines after consuming them for -

- omeprazole for 6 days

- naproxen - twice a day for 2 days on 5th and 6th day.

I am now 2 days without both the medicines, my gas has reduced significantly, acid related chest burn is gone but my entire body has started to feel burning sharp pain and I feel stingy even in my eyes sometimes. Is it normal ?

I am not sure what is happening. Any idea?

If it’s rebound, how long will it last? Considering I had them only for 6 days max, I hope it goes away quickly.

Any recommendations for temporary acid reflux control. I don’t want to take harsh medicines with side effects anymore.

I feel like omeprazole wasn’t the right medicine for me as I had gas issues and not acidity. Now I have acidity issues as well .

[asbayford]

Gaviscon duo or baking soda in water? Omeprazole is evil, it was the entire cause of my IBS

Rebound doesnt last long, few weeks tops, maybe less for you as shorter duration. Feel better soon!

[That_mountain_girl in reply to asbayford]

Thanks ! Day 5 and it’s still there 🙄

[asbayford in reply to That_mountain_girl]

Hang in there! 😥

[That_mountain_girl in reply to asbayford]

Apart from burning feeling ,could feel bit discomfort at Left of my chest toward the top - near to throat . Is it acidity- gas?

Sometimes I feel it’s angina 🙄 although logically it has to be reflux. Can reflux do this ?

Got some gaviscon yesterday, relived a bit. Could sleep better.

[Hidden]

I think you should ask your Dr or Chemist.

Absolute rubbish, Omeprazole is definitely not evil as suggested, no more than any other man made preparation called medicine.

You could also search for the fact sheet on Omeprazole and view all the facts.

Then you would be well informed as apposed to ill informed. That's the trouble with antidotal evidence.

[That_mountain_girl in reply to Hidden]

Day 5 - I am still suffering from bad rebound reflux from omeprazole.

It’s really hard to get a consultation these days and I feel telephone consultations has lead to wrong recommendations for me.

Just want to settle this first and move on to my original issue. 😩

[Wackojacko in reply to That_mountain_girl]

Hi,

I’m on day 7 of bad rebound, praying it goes soon. The worst mistake I ever took was taking this drug. I hope yours goes soon

[That_mountain_girl in reply to Wackojacko]

hope you feel bette too.

What are you doing to ease your rebound and what are hour rebound symptoms ?

how long have you been taking it for ?

[Wackojacko in reply to That_mountain_girl]

I’m just constantly drinking water and taking gaviscon, both are not helping too much at all really. Constantly searching online for a better antacid as don't trust prescribed meds no more. I was on omeprazole for 11 days, my anxiety was through the roof(which I’ve never suffered with before) and I just wish I never called my doctor for help. My rebound symptoms are chest burning most nights keeping me awake and my stomach bubbling. Totally drained me.

[That_mountain_girl in reply to Wackojacko]

Same here.

Wish I hadn’t called them too but did what I thought was best.

Apart from chest burning - I could also feel burning in body sometimes.

How were you before omeprazole?

[Wackojacko in reply to That_mountain_girl]

I was fine before omeprazole, had little heartburn niggles over the years, but normally went in no time. Spoke to a pharmacist last night and he believes it will take a couple of weeks for omeprazole to come out of system, praying he’s right

[That_mountain_girl in reply to Wackojacko]

Same here. Good luck friend. Will keep you posted 👍

[Wackojacko in reply to That_mountain_girl]

Thank you, you too 👍

[That_mountain_girl in reply to Wackojacko]

Hi, hope you are doing better now.

My rebound is better but still have lot of gastric issues to deal with.

[asbayford in reply to Hidden]

Cheyne13 - I'm not sure how I'm 'illinformed' when over and over I have seen non stop complaints on omeprazole and it causing IBS and sibo, then only to have it happen to me too. Even when I went to the GP after years of diahorrea she rushed me off omeprazole in a panic. I dont want anyone else to have to go through that.