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Posted 6/10/2006 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Does anybody know of the side effects related to GERD ,edocatopm? I have been barfing every single day in a big way but am worried that the medicaton might  cause weight gain. Does it? Thanks

Janet

Posted 6/14/2006 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Never heard of weight gain....considering how we have to watch what and how much we eat...I can't imagine anyone with gerd gaining!!
Posted 6/14/2006 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
That's a relief

Janet
Posted 6/14/2006 5:39 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Tiredofcouphing

GERD meds affect everyone differently. If you research past archives on this site of people on them some have complained of weight gain so who knows and like I said everyones body reacts differently. I noticed since I have been on them I have not gained weight but am having a hard time trying to loose. I don't have alot to loose just maybe 8lbs (going to Hawaii in August). I run 2.5 miles a day and that is not helping me to loose. Oh well.....

Marsha

Posted 6/14/2006 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
Enjoy Hawaii, Marsha. If only I had just 8 pounds to lose.

Janet
Posted 6/17/2006 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
I am a GERD person and have not been able to lose and/or maintain weight loss. I hope that through my cyber pals on diettalk and my pals here and in REAL LIFE to be able to finally get rid of the excess weight. I have limited my caffeine intake to 2 cups a day. I no longer eat at night. So I am trying... eyes eyes eyes
Posted 6/18/2006 5:13 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Joan,

I have Gerd and have been trying to lose weight but it seems I only gain or stay the same.  I was on Nexium before and now I'm on Aciphex.  Since taking the aciphex I am very bloated. Some days I'm okay but others believe it or not I am very hungry.  What medicine do you take?  I don't drink caffiene at all, and I dont eat after 8 pm. 

Laurie

Posted 6/18/2006 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
eyes  Hi Laurie...
Am taking omeprazole. Took nexium too but switching did not have a bad effect of me...that is I did not get worse. Am technically obese but not morbidly obese. Body Mass Index is lower than 35 but not at 30 yet. It is quite a struggle. Don't miss my caffeine. A good friend bought me gourmet decaf. Must have 2 cups of the real thing a day to keep awake. Last night I ate a half a sandwich around 8 but usually stop at 6 ish and go to bed at 10:30 or 11.

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Post Edited (Joan Mack) : 6/18/2006 1:57:43 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/22/2006 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
I've actually lost wait since I started taking proton pump inhibitors.  I eat loads, but no longer have that acid feeling that I used to think was constant hunger even when I was full.  I haven't taken the one you are on though.  As far as I know there is no evidence to suggest acid relievers can promote weight gain. 
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