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Ppi and antacid
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
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Can help you…..kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management….
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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
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Dr. M. A. Mohamed Iqbal
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Chennai
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.
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Noida
You must consider lifestyle modifications.Please consult for an evaluation and advice
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