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I've been on it for the last three years, my doc says since it's working she'll just keep me on it.Originally Posted by Pedal Wench
Those taking Prilosec OTC -- do you take it for longer than the 14 days? My asthma doc prescribe it, thinking that it was causing my throat to shut down, making it harder to breath. While taking it, I did have better breathing, but i'm not sure if I should take it all the time,and it's more fun to ask you guys than to call my doc.
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11-18-2008, 09:53 AM #16
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Those taking Prilosec OTC -- do you take it for longer than the 14 days? My asthma doc prescribe it, thinking that it was causing my throat to shut down, making it harder to breath. While taking it, I did have better breathing, but i'm not sure if I should take it all the time,and it's more fun to ask you guys than to call my doc.
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11-18-2008, 10:21 AM #17
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11-19-2008, 01:46 PM #18
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Just to complicate things
You do need to know that there is an association with taking proton-pump inhibitors long term and an increased risk of osteoporosis. Since I have both GERD and osteoporosis I've been following this developing story. It may be that by lowering the amount of stomach acid, you reduce the ability to absorb calcium. Be sure to ask your MD about this problem, and discuss your risk factors for osteoporosis. Currently, it is suggested that calcium citrate may be better absorbed than calcium carbonate if you a taking a proton-pump inhibitor. Also ask about the timing of calcium doses and GERD meds.
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11-19-2008, 01:54 PM #19
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Would that include Prilosec? Originally Posted by newfsmith
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11-19-2008, 07:44 PM #20
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Yes, both Prilosec & Nexium are. I believe that all of the ***prazole products are also.
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11-20-2008, 08:04 AM #21
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My husband takes Prevacid. I'm going to start him on calcium, even though I know the risks are less for men.
I've never felt comfortable with him taking Prevacid long term, but it seems he can't live without it, no matter what he does otherwise. :P
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11-20-2008, 11:34 AM #22
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hey there,
I have acid refulx. I dont like being on pills either..... I took Nexium. It is different than other pills on the market because it heals your digestive tract overtime. I've been off of it for two years now adn am just now having problems again (I've had a month full of hot sauce).
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