What Causes Severe Stomach Ache While Weaning Off Prilosec?

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2015

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Wed, 3 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have been taking prilosec for a month or so as proscribed by my doctor. Recently I stopped taking it and now have lots of stomach aches. Should I resume the regular prilosec dose proscribed ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, start again for 7-10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. As prilosec was helping you out so its better to start taking it again for 7-10 days. Apart from that following general care will also help you in reducing the pain:

- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables

> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar