This might be a dumb question?

[jplatas02]

Hi all,

I am on day 2 of induction and I have been recently been diagnosed with GERD, which is basically just constant indigestion and heartburn. I have been instructed to take Omneprezole which is an anti-acid medication. Now after reading the ingredients, the pill contains yeast and other things. Will this be a problem? I don’t want anything to stall my weight loss but I know I have to take this medication but was just wondering if anyone had any insight?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Jackie

[Georgiana]

Re: This might be a dumb question?

Most medications can interfere with weight loss. As you probably know, weight gain is one of the possible side effects of Omeprazole.

Follow Atkins correctly and see how you react to Omeprazole. You might do fine taking it.

[adreliluc]

Re: This might be a dumb question?

As it's prescribed by your doc, I'd take it until he gave you the ok.

However, I had GERD before Atkins, after a few weeks all of my symptoms were gone and I quit taking my pills. (Can't remember the name but I think it started with an R)...
I haven't had a problem with it since... UNTIL a few months ago when I tried going off Atkins.. Now, back on Atkins all of my symptoms are gone!!

.... have I mentioned that I LOVE Atkins?


You can also talk to your doctor and see if they can prescirbe something else...

Good luck!!

[Alaskansonya]

Re: This might be a dumb question?

As it's prescribed by your doc, I'd take it until he gave you the ok.

However, I had GERD before Atkins, after a few weeks all of my symptoms were gone and I quit taking my pills. (Can't remember the name but I think it started with an R)...
I haven't had a problem with it since... UNTIL a few months ago when I tried going off Atkins.. Now, back on Atkins all of my symptoms are gone!!

.... have I mentioned that I LOVE Atkins?


You can also talk to your doctor and see if they can prescirbe something else...

Good luck!!

I was having stomach pain (long time ulcer patient and zantac user) and major heartburn before atkins and its all gone now! This happens everytime I follow atkins to the T....Make me wonder why I ever stray!!??!!

[Kntrylady]

Re: This might be a dumb question?

major heartburn before atkins and its all gone now! This happens everytime I follow atkins to the T....Make me wonder why I ever stray!!??!!

Ditto !!! Do you notice a common thread here? I just gave all my antacids to a friend who thinks Atkins is evil, and is following a low fat diet and eats antacids like candy

[jplatas02]

Re: This might be a dumb question?

Thank you everyone for your replies.

Its funny because its only day 2 for me and already the heartburn is going away. Hopefully, I wont have to be on it very long.


Thanks again!

Jackie

[ThinSoon]

Re: This might be a dumb question?

I am on this (basically prescription prilosec) and it does not hamper my weight loss at all.

Tracey