Hello doctor,
I have been experiencing acid problems. I keep burping after eating. I started to take 20 mg Omeprazole. I have been taking it for three days, once daily but I experience side effects such as muscle weakness, headache, and shortness of breath. How long should I take the medicine? And can I switch to Esomeprazole?
Hello,
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I will definitely help you with your problem. Burping after eating is a very common problem. It is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease. I will suggest you some precautions to prevent it. Eat less quantity of food every time than before. You may eat five to six times a day but with lesser quantity. There should be a gap of two hours in the night after eating and go to bed. Walking for sometimes is a must after every eating. Avoid spicy and fatty foods as much as possible. You may switch to Esomeprazole it is more effective. Also add one more drug Levosulpiride for 15 days. You should take syrup Sucralfate two tablespoons three times a day. It will help to heal ulcers and for fast recovery.
I hope this helps.
Thank you doctor,
I took my fourth Omeprazole 20 mg today. If I switch to Esomeprazole 40 mg, how many more days should I take it? On the other hand, if I stick to Omeprazole, how many days should I take it? I realized that the Esomeprazole I currently have got expired. I am not sure if I can go to the pharmacy soon to buy new ones. Lately, I am also experiencing an increase in appetite, and my stomach growls at times. It is not painful though.
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Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Omeprazole is a drug with minimal side effects. You may take it for a long time if you have continuous symptoms. If your appetite is returned then it is a sign of relief. You may continue Omeprazole for a minimum of two weeks. At any time if you feel there is no benefit and the condition is going worse you can switch it to Esomeprazole otherwise not required. So no need to buy another medicine, if your symptoms are improving. Continue Omeprazole for a total of two weeks.
Thank you doctor,
What can I do with my headache? I took Paracetamol last night but it gave me hyperacidity.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Headache itself has many causes. Try to do a fresh eye checkup as it is the most common cause after tension headaches. Paracetamol is causing minimal acidity, it is a very safe drug. If you are still having acidity, then it may be the stress which is the cause of acidity. Paracetamol has little or no relationship with acidity. So be happy. You will be better soon.
Hello doctor,
The doctor prescribed me Esomeprazole or Pantoprazole. I was able to buy Pantoprazole but I am not responding as fast as before when I was taking Esomeprazole. I have to take it for 14 days. I have been taking Pantoprazole for six days now but I still have belching after eating and a feeling that there is something stuck in my throat. Can I switch to Esomeprazole? Anyway I still have eight days left.
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