Mouth ACID while taking Prilosec

suzieq521

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Joined : Oct 2017

Posts : 6

Posted 12/8/2017 7:35 PM (GMT 0)

Hello:

I have been taking 40 mg of Prilosec for the last 6 weeks (hoping to stay on it no more than 12 weeks or less and then wean off). I had an endoscopy 6 months ago where I was diagnosed with esphogatitis grade A, small hiatal hernia, GERD, and gastritis.

I had some severe throat reflux a couple months ago so that's when I started the Prilosec. It seems to be helping some of my heartburn symptoms (have less often) but I still have a horrible acid taste in my mouth several times a week (and some throat pain) to the point where it's affecting my teeth (I have to have a crown on a tooth next week).

I have read that Prilosec may treat the heartburn symptoms more than the throat reflux symptoms but I'm hoping that I am not causing more acid damage to my esophagus as that's the whole point of starting the Prilosec. I do take Gavescon at night when it's bad and am trying to stick to an acid watcher's diet...ANY OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS? My doctor said that this is a post nasal drip issue and to take sinus medications which may be true but I don't think that's the entire cause. Since I had an endoscopy 6 months ago he did not want to do another one but I am scheduled for a modified barium swallow in January.

Also--Anyone have any suggestions when I do wean off the Prilosec to avoid rebound effect, i.e. take it every other day for a week with Zantac 150 mg at night?

Thanks!

netsavy006

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Joined : Apr 2015

Posts : 32

Posted 12/9/2017 2:19 AM (GMT 0)

I am in the process of weaning off of Pantoprazole I've been taking for GERD, Its been slow but gradual. I was taking 80mg a day (40mg before breakfast and 40mg before dinner).

about 9 months ago, when I saw the GI doctor, he altered my dose. He had me alternate between taking 1 pill vs 2 pills a day. I also take Pepcid 40mg at bedtime to help with breakthrough.

I didn't have much trouble, so 6 months ago, I just went down to one 40mg tablet a day. (continuing the Pepcid).

I went back to the GI doctor 3 months ago, and since everything was going well, he altered my dose again. He is having me take 20mg one day, 40mg the next, back and forth. (and continue the Pepcid 40mg).

I did have acid rebound that lasted a few days when I did this taper. I had nausea, regurgitation, mild heartburn, but it passed.

I am currently still doing the alternating of the 20mg and 40mg doses of the Pantoprazole, as well as taking the Pepcid 40mg at bedtime. I see my GI doc on 12/11 and I am hoping to continue the taper of the Pantoprazole.

I hope this helps.

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