If PPis Cause Anxiety...

If PPIs can cause anxiety, do you expect the anxiety to go away?  If so, how long after I have stopped taking it?  I have been taking 2 40mg tablets a day for a little over a month.  I stopped taking the Protonix about 4 days ago and am having this weird sensation in my chest when I lie down.  It feels like anxiety, but I can hear every heartbeat and it is causing me to lose a lot of sleep.

Please help, thanks!

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
The weird feeling in your chest when you lie down could be reflux itself in which case you may have to start PPI again.
You may also have to do lifestyle modifications  -
Lifestyle modifications -
1. Head elevation while sleeping
2. Small frequent meals
3. Going to bed 2- 3 hours after food
4. Avoiding bed time snacks
5. Avoiding smoking and alcohol
6. Avoiding tight fitting clothes
7. Avoiding cola, citrus drinks, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, spicy food
8. Weight reduction
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.