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Any need for omeprazole?

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Had terrible stomach pains 24/7 for weeks then H pylori diagnosed and antibiotics taken. Just had gastroscopy and all thankfully normal. So is there any point now taking omeprazole? Hate taking medication unnecessarily...

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AMerchant

I tried to stop omeprazole 20mg cold turkey and had a very bad rebound of acidity. So I would suggest coming off slowly. If you are on 20mg daily then reduce it to 10mg daily for a couple of weeks and then 10mg alternate days for another 2 weeks before stopping completely.

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FRreedman

Before stopping, please check with your medics, as you will have to come off in a controlled manor and, normally, very slowly. Good luck, keep well and stay safe.

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AMerchant

Hi. In addition to omeprazole what other medicines were you prescribed to clear the H pylori bacteria?

I had my endoscopy today and they found H pylori (although the stool test in July for the same was negative). They have prescribed me the following for 7 days

Amoxicillin 500mg 2 tablets twice a day. So 2000 mg per day.

Clarithromycin 500mg 1 tablet twice a day. So 1000mg per day

Pantoprazole 40mg 1 tablet twice a day so 80mg per day.

Does it sound a lot of medication?

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LittleMrsT in reply to AMerchant

No, I’ve done this a few times over the last 25 years or so. It’s 3 different antibiotics at the same time. I’d also prepare you for an awful taste in your mouth for a week and possibly then very sore oral thrush. Totally worth it though. Good luck 🤞

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AMerchant in reply to LittleMrsT

Hi. Did you get diarrhoea from heavy dose of amoxicillin (2g per day) and clarithromycin (1g per day)?

I started the medication on Friday and now suffering from diarrhoea

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