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Ppi and antacid

2023-05-27 05:07:36
I m having pantaprazole/ rabeprazole every single days for last 2 years and now I see some side effects like loose stools for months...please tell me how to stop taking them as whenever I try to stop them my condition gets worse
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Reduce dose Like alternative days Or change to panto or osmo

Answered2023-05-28 05:58:23

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Can help you…..kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management….

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Antacid needed only for 3 :4 days till ppi start working, so stop right away, ppi dose gradually reduce and see if it can be stopped

Answered2023-05-27 05:55:07

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Regular intake of PPI or antacid is not indicated unless you have Chronic Gastritis.
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I would suggest you to do H.pylori antigen test and in case of being positive to be treated with antibiotic regimen.
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Kindly consultant a medical gastroenterologist for further clarifications.

Answered2023-05-27 05:38:37

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You must consider lifestyle modifications.Please consult for an evaluation and advice
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https://www.myhealthclinic.org.in/lifestyle-medicine

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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