Just a wee question I have taken this for years but recently i was put on a double dose of this for terrible acid reflux but been getting awful chest pain gp said to continue with it x
Omeprazole: Just a wee question I have taken this... - Thyroid UK
Omeprazole
You cannot just stop taking it, I believe. This is a link:-
survivingantidepressants.or...
Omeprazole reduces stomach acid. The fact that, if hypothyroid, we don't have sufficient stomach acid and because the symptoms of over/under are nearly identical the doctors prescribe ppi's,
I will give you a couple of links to read:
chriskresser.com/fda-sounds...
sott.net/article/265343-The...
Thank you that's never been explained before x
Your GP may be unaware of the fact of low acid in hypo so discuss it with him first and you could write a short note and enclose the following before your appointment. They don't usually like to have something sprung on them and might appreciate it.
I had acid reflux every night for years. Have not had it at all since I went gluten free.