Re: Co codamol
Originally Posted by
Ffosse
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I've been on lansoprazole for years because I kept getting acid reflux and would go through countless packets of Rennies.
That is what they are for, to reduce acid production, & it is ok to take them long term but, if you stop taking them, the acid increases again and makes the situation worse.
If you ever have to stop taking them because your acid reflux goes away, it is wise to reduce the dose slowly so your stomach adjusts to the higher amount of acid.
You just take one every other day, then every 3rd day... and so on till you can stop them completely.
Your doctor should advise you on this, but they sometimes forget... till you start having bad indigestion!
Many people stay on them for the rest of their lives, but if you just take them to counter act the effect of Ibuprofen, you will need to reduce slowly, if you have been on them a long time.