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Do I Need To Wean Off From Omeprazole Inorder To Try Zypan Supplement?
I ve been taking omeprazole 20 mg for several years and before that Nexium both for a total of probably 30 years for GERD. I want to try a supplement - Zypan. Do I need to wean off omeprazole or can I just stop taking it? Since I ve been taking it for so many years, should I consult my PCP first?
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
welcome,
lets take one by one,
1-capsule omeprazole & nexium(esomeprazole), are not advised more than 4 to 8 weeks,it may increase the risk of bone fracture specially hip,wrist,spine joints,
2-zypan is a pancreatic enzyme dietary supplement,you can take it but for not more than 4 to 8 weeks,
consult your primary care physician,
change your life style,
take fresh fruits,
avoid alcohol,smoking,cola,coffee,spicy & junk foods,
do swimming,cycling,exercise regularly,
take care.
lets take one by one,
1-capsule omeprazole & nexium(esomeprazole), are not advised more than 4 to 8 weeks,it may increase the risk of bone fracture specially hip,wrist,spine joints,
2-zypan is a pancreatic enzyme dietary supplement,you can take it but for not more than 4 to 8 weeks,
consult your primary care physician,
change your life style,
take fresh fruits,
avoid alcohol,smoking,cola,coffee,spicy & junk foods,
do swimming,cycling,exercise regularly,
take care.
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