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Is Omeprazole Safe To Take For Twenty Years?
Question: I have been taking Omeprazole for about 20 years. About 10 years ago the dosage was increased from 20 to 40 mg daily. I take this dosage each morning 30 minutes before breakfast. For the pass 10 days I have had acid indigestion in the evening and cannot sleep. I take some Mylanta and sit in the recliner. It takes hours before the Mylanta to work or maybe it does not work. I have occasionally have had this issue but a change in diet and routine took care of it. Is their an over the counter med I can take to remedy this condition? There are so many I thought I would ask you. Thanks XXXXXXX Hxxxxxx xxxxxxx XXXXXXX CO
Brief Answer:
Have you seen a gastroenterologist?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Omeprazole for 20years is too long a time. This means this problem is just being suppressed but not fully treated.
I have a strong feeling there is an anatomical defect which needs to be fixed surgically to take you off this medication.
I will recommend you see a gastroenterologist and get this reviewed and addressed fully.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
Have you seen a gastroenterologist?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Omeprazole for 20years is too long a time. This means this problem is just being suppressed but not fully treated.
I have a strong feeling there is an anatomical defect which needs to be fixed surgically to take you off this medication.
I will recommend you see a gastroenterologist and get this reviewed and addressed fully.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes I saw a gastroenterologist in 2015 and had a colonoscopy. I asked her about a endoscopy but she said that it was not necessary.
Brief Answer:
I will request that he does one!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will strongly push for one. I will want him to say there is nothing wrong than believe one is not really needed at this time. 20years on ant acid medications is no joke and i recommend thorough evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
I will request that he does one!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I will strongly push for one. I will want him to say there is nothing wrong than believe one is not really needed at this time. 20years on ant acid medications is no joke and i recommend thorough evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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