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How to discontinue ppis in order to avoid acid rebound?

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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.

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Answered 10/8/2014

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I have serious acid reflux. I have tried every ppi and over-the-counter med. I am on Carafate (sucralfate) currently. I avoid all the bad acidic foods. No relief?

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It is safe to alternate a ppi and Pepcid ac, every other day? I am trying to taper off the PPI as instructed by my doctor but with acid rebound I am nervous. So is it safe to alternate those every other day?

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I had reflux esophogitis. I was on PPI in AM and Pepcid in PM. Once I start tapering I am told to stop the Pepcid first. How do I know the difference between just acid rebound and gerd that is damaging my esophogus again?

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Trying to wean off ppis and getting v bad rebound pain - any ideas how long for this pain to subside and be more manageable?

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Can stress and anxiety cause similar symptoms to acid reflux? If so, does this explain why ppis may have less effect on some people?

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