Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Prilosec is having
pantoprazole. It is antacid in nature. Since your symptoms (central
chest discomfort) appeared after stopping prilosec, possibility of GERD is more likely. No need to worry for
heart attack. GERD is
gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the
esophagus and cause central chest discomfort. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD.
1. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Go for walking after meals.
4. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these lifestyle modifications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.