Question 1

how to discontinue ppis in order to avoid acid rebound?

Accepted Answer

Can taper dose...: ...slowly over a period of a week or two, but after a few days of having no drug in your system you'll still be back to making basal levels of stomach acid. Perhaps a step-down to an H2-blocker or use of antacids may achieve your goal.

Question 2

what is best way of getting off of nexium (esomeprazole) to avoid acid rebound effect?

Accepted Answer

Depends . . .: Check out http://goo.gl/CKFxvH which suggests tapering off Proton Pump Inhibitors but to expect rebound effect lasting 4wks-3mo if you didn't need it in 1st place. But before stopping Nexium, (esomeprazole) ask your doc why you were started in 1st place. Check out http://goo.gl/CNpeoD which discusses several different groups receiving these PPIs. Also learn to avoid foods &amp; lifestyle which aggravate heartburn.

Question 3

will there be acid rebound when stopping pepcid ac after a 6-week course (20mg, twice daily)? wondering if it'd be wise to taper off? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: There should not. But take your med as per instructions of your doc.

Question 4

i've been on 40g nexium for a week only. i ate clean this past week and avoided any gastritis aggravating foods. will i get acid rebound when i stop taking them?

Accepted Answer

: You may or you may not, it's difficult to predict which depends on the cause of your gastritis.

Question 5

ive been taking pepcid twice daily for over a year, after getting off protonix. how long should i take (1) pepcid daily for me to be properly tapered off of it? i dont want acid rebound like i had when i got off protonix. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Pepcid: For what condition are taking pepcid? If it's for history of  severe esophagitis, severe GERD or a peptic ulcer you'll want to be guided by a gastroenterologist. If you have been totally symptom free, it's reasonable to stop pepcid and conscientiously follow dietary advice and sensible intake of alcohol, caffeine, aspirin and NSAiD medications.

Question 6

how long will acid rebound last when weaning off a ppi?

Accepted Answer

It varies: depending on how long you've been on the PPI  ,it differ from one person to another as it wears off .
Consult your ob-gyn doctor for an alternative .

Question 7

does ppi acid rebound go away in most cases?  how long does typical rebound last after being on protonix (pantoprazole) for many years?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Usually just for a day or two.

Question 8

does rebeprazole cause acid rebound if taken on "as needed basis"and not everyday (took only when pain in stoamch-2 times a week) compared to zantac?

Accepted Answer

As needed: I believe zantac or pepcid are better choices to take as needed as they are faster acting than ppi's like rebeprazole  Ppi's are most effective when taken in the morning on an empty stomach before certain stomach cells start to secrete acid.

Question 9

i have acute gastritis. when it flares up, it hits hard and is very painful. i have been given an acid blocker for a week to treat this. however, i've heard of severe acid rebound when going off them. will this happen to me? or is a week too little?

Accepted Answer

: Minimize triggers like spicy foods, caffeine,alcohol,nicotine,aspirin,anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or naproxen, stress.  Severe gastritis may need treatment for a few weeks, then taper off them slowly to avoid rebound.  If it's a ppi you're taking, you can switch to famotidine for a week or so afterward. A gastroenterologist can advise you as needed.

Question 10

is there such thing as acid rebound when coming off a ppi or any acid reducer? or are you just experiencing existing reflux due to cutting medication?

Accepted Answer

: Long term use of "ppi's or acid reducer" followed by symptoms which were incorporate in your taking the ppi's, is probably just due to normal acid production. Consult your GI physician for guidance on further use of ppi's.

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How to discontinue ppis in order to avoid acid rebound?

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What is best way of getting off of nexium (esomeprazole) to avoid acid rebound effect?

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Will there be acid rebound when stopping pepcid ac after a 6-week course (20mg, twice daily)? wondering if it'd be wise to taper off? thanks?

A member asked:

I've been on 40g nexium for a week only. i ate clean this past week and avoided any gastritis aggravating foods. will i get acid rebound when i stop taking them?

A member asked:

Ive been taking pepcid twice daily for over a year, after getting off protonix. how long should i take (1) pepcid daily for me to be properly tapered off of it? i dont want acid rebound like i had when i got off protonix. thanks!

A member asked:

How long will acid rebound last when weaning off a ppi?

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Does ppi acid rebound go away in most cases? how long does typical rebound last after being on protonix (pantoprazole) for many years?

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Does rebeprazole cause acid rebound if taken on "as needed basis"and not everyday (took only when pain in stoamch-2 times a week) compared to zantac?

A member asked:

I have acute gastritis. when it flares up, it hits hard and is very painful. i have been given an acid blocker for a week to treat this. however, i've heard of severe acid rebound when going off them. will this happen to me? or is a week too little?

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Is there such thing as acid rebound when coming off a ppi or any acid reducer? or are you just experiencing existing reflux due to cutting medication?

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