Before i was able to manage my gerd with h2 blockers but now i think i need to get on ppi s even though i been hesitant too.
Which ppi s have the least side effects.
The fracture risk is probably pretty small but it s another reason for not taking a ppi unless necessary.
The most common include constipation diarrhea flatulence headache upset stomach nausea and vomiting.
The association has been documented among people living in the community and hospital patients alike.
Which ppi has the least side effects is the safest.
Common side effects are headache diarrhea constipation vomiting intestinal gas fever nausea and rash.
The more common side effects reported with their use include.
But not everyone has such positive experiences.
Proton pump inhibitors ppis are a class of drugs used to treat gerd peptic ulcers and h.
Since then hill has used most of the prescription ppis available and several over the counter versions.
When taken over the short term most of the side effects associated with ppi use are mild and transient.
Ppis are generally well tolerated.
Examples of ppis include prilosec prevacid aciphex protonix nexium and zegarid.
Gastrointestinal effects such as abdominal pain constipation diarrhea flatulence nausea or vomiting light headedness.
I took omeprazole before and it hurt my stomach and felt like it was overkill and dried up all my acid but now my gerd has gotten worse and i think i need a ppi.