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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
PRILOSEC DOSAGE
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
PRILOSEC DOSAGE
by JODI__0__0, Feb 02, 1999 12:00AM
I WAS RECENTLY PUT ON 60 ML. OF
PRILOSEC FOR GERD. I HAVENT HEARD OF
THIS. I HAVE SEEN WHERE PEOPLE HAVE
BEEN PUT ON 40. I HAVE A SLIDING
HIATAL HERNIA, AND I AM CURIOUS AS TO
HOW HIGH A DR. CAN OR WILL GO WITH THE
PRILOSEC BEFORE OTHER MEASURES ARE
TAKEN. MY DR. ALSO CALLED ME 2 TIMES
TO SEE HOW I AM DOING ON THE MEDS WHICH
MAKES ME WONDER EVEN MORE IF ITS SAFE
TO BE ON THAT MUCH WHEN I WAS ON 20 ML.
FOR 3 YEARS ON 4O ML. FOR ABOUT 2
MONTHS AND NOW 60. COULD YOU TELL ME
WHAT IS USUALLY NEXT WHEN THE PRILOSEC
DOESNT WORK?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Dear Jodi,
In my clinical practice I try to use the lowest dose of omeperazole (Prilosec) possible to control symptoms. On occasion I have recommended 60 mg per day, but that is a high dose. I try to use it for only a short period of time. If 60 mg does not effectively control symptoms, I would consider it a treatment failure and would consider an using another medication, further testing to confirm or exclude acid peptic disorders as the cause of symptoms or consider an alternative diagnosis. I hope you find this information helfpul.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
If you would like to be seen at our institution please call 1-800-653-6568, our Referring Physicians’ Office and make an appointment to see Dr. Muszkat, one of our experts in Gastroenterology.
HFHSM.D.-ym
*Keywords: omeperazole (Prilosec), dosage
PRILOSEC FOR GERD. I HAVENT HEARD OF
THIS. I HAVE SEEN WHERE PEOPLE HAVE
BEEN PUT ON 40. I HAVE A SLIDING
HIATAL HERNIA, AND I AM CURIOUS AS TO
HOW HIGH A DR. CAN OR WILL GO WITH THE
PRILOSEC BEFORE OTHER MEASURES ARE
TAKEN. MY DR. ALSO CALLED ME 2 TIMES
TO SEE HOW I AM DOING ON THE MEDS WHICH
MAKES ME WONDER EVEN MORE IF ITS SAFE
TO BE ON THAT MUCH WHEN I WAS ON 20 ML.
FOR 3 YEARS ON 4O ML. FOR ABOUT 2
MONTHS AND NOW 60. COULD YOU TELL ME
WHAT IS USUALLY NEXT WHEN THE PRILOSEC
DOESNT WORK?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
Dear Jodi,
In my clinical practice I try to use the lowest dose of omeperazole (Prilosec) possible to control symptoms. On occasion I have recommended 60 mg per day, but that is a high dose. I try to use it for only a short period of time. If 60 mg does not effectively control symptoms, I would consider it a treatment failure and would consider an using another medication, further testing to confirm or exclude acid peptic disorders as the cause of symptoms or consider an alternative diagnosis. I hope you find this information helfpul.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
If you would like to be seen at our institution please call 1-800-653-6568, our Referring Physicians’ Office and make an appointment to see Dr. Muszkat, one of our experts in Gastroenterology.
HFHSM.D.-ym
*Keywords: omeperazole (Prilosec), dosage
