When will side effects from Prilosec wear off after stopping the med?

[chucksusanb]

Hello,

I am curious that if my symptoms are "prilosec" related, how soon should they subside after stopping the medication?

I have been on the medication for about 4 months and my symptoms have been diarreah the whole time taking the meds and pvc's (palpitations) for the last two months.  I've already had a full cardio workup too.

Thank you so much.  I can't seem to find anywhere on the internet on when my symptoms should subside after stopping prilosec.  I've been off the medication for 4 days now.

[selmaS]

No worries....these meds can cause a problem if stopped to abruptly but that is when u have been on them for a while and on a higher dosage...u can suffer what is called rebound....

I am glad u did not have that issue, and that u also resolved ur other side effects.

"selma"

[chucksusanb]

I've been off the Prilosec OTC for 1 week now.  I asked my gastroenterologist and he didn't say to ween myself off.  I was taking only 1/2 OTC pill, which is only equivallent to 10 mg omeprazole.  I had to stop because of my palpitations that I have been experiencing, so I did indeed consult my Dr.

I have fibromyalgia (or something like that) that causes burning throughout my body.

Diarreah is now gone, and I am praying that the palps stay away too, they have been great the last two days.  

Thanks for your comment Selma

[selmaS]

Hi...u really should step off meds like this slowly....

It is very possible that u may have other health issues along with the Gerd/reflux...have u had ur thyroid checked?

Keep in mind it is possible to have rebound effect....so do be careful and talk with ur dr.

"selma"