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...
Any need for omeprazole?: Had terrible stomach... - IBS Network
Any need for omeprazole?
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.
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.
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?
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 🤞