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parker001s
#1 Posted : Monday, September 05, 2011 11:30:08 PM Quote
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Hi I wondered if anyone has had extreme side effects with this drug? I have recently been prescribed this alongside my sulf and hydro and it gave me an extreme pressure in my chest and throat - saw the doc and he said that it was unlikley that it was this drug (only new one for ages)??????????????

Steph
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, September 06, 2011 9:07:15 AM Quote
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I haven't had this reaction myself, but of course we are all different. Is it possible for you to ring your clinic and ask for some telephone advice?
Love Jeanxxx
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Kathleen_C
#3 Posted : Tuesday, September 06, 2011 7:25:53 PM Quote
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I`ve not had this reaction either, so would endorse what Jean has suggested and ring your clinic for advice.

Kathleen C x
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, September 06, 2011 8:54:56 PM Quote
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Hi Steph

Not a side effect I have come across with Omeprazole either, nor is it listed as such on the Patient Information Leaflet. It could possibly be that your body has taken a dislike to either sulph or hydro; most of these RA drugs seem to have a limited life as the disease changes its course! Worth asking rheumatology for advice on this one.

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Lyn x
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, September 06, 2011 10:28:10 PM Quote
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Hi Steph

I have had really bad effects from this drug too. I now use Ranitidine instead. It's an old fashioned drugs but doesn't give me any side effects. Omeprozole is the new gold standard... but it wasn't for me!!! I stopped taking them; then my consultant said what about Ranitidine instead?

I would ask to try something else instead. All our bodies respond differently to drugs and differently to all the combinations we are all on.

Anne
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#6 Posted : Wednesday, September 07, 2011 10:22:16 AM Quote
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I tried Omeprazole, I didn't get any side effects but it didn't work for me so I am now on Esomeprazole, works fine!

Doreen xx
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#7 Posted : Wednesday, September 07, 2011 11:55:08 AM Quote
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hi to everyone on this page , i am confused here , i take omeprazole for ulcers , which i had long be for ra . i am a new member . help !
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, September 07, 2011 1:20:52 PM Quote
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No problem there John.
Omeprazole is a stomach protector. often used for stomach ulcers, and as long as you don't have any side effects continue to take them.

Doreen xx
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parker001s
#9 Posted : Wednesday, September 07, 2011 11:23:41 PM Quote
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Thank you all so much for your reply, it feels so good to be able to discuss these things with people who understand! Medication review booked BigGrin
Thanks again!
Stephanie
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