Side effects of GERD medication?

Diseases & Conditions GERD & Acid Reflux
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Does anybody know of the side effects related to GERD ,edocatopm? I have been barfing every single day in a big way but am worried that the medicaton might  cause weight gain. Does it? Thanks
 
Janet
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Never heard of weight gain....considering how we have to watch what and how much we eat...I can't imagine anyone with gerd gaining!!
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That's a relief

Janet
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Hi Tiredofcouphing

GERD meds affect everyone differently. If you research past archives on this site of people on them some have complained of weight gain so who knows and like I said everyones body reacts differently. I noticed since I have been on them I have not gained weight but am having a hard time trying to loose. I don't have alot to loose just maybe 8lbs (going to Hawaii in August). I run 2.5 miles a day and that is not helping me to loose. Oh well.....

Marsha

 

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Enjoy Hawaii, Marsha. If only I had just 8 pounds to lose.

Janet
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I am a GERD person and have not been able to lose and/or maintain weight loss. I hope that through my cyber pals on diettalk and my pals here and in REAL LIFE to be able to finally get rid of the excess weight. I have limited my caffeine intake to 2 cups a day. I no longer eat at night. So I am trying... eyes eyes eyes
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Hi Joan,

I have Gerd and have been trying to lose weight but it seems I only gain or stay the same.  I was on Nexium before and now I'm on Aciphex.  Since taking the aciphex I am very bloated. Some days I'm okay but others believe it or not I am very hungry.  What medicine do you take?  I don't drink caffiene at all, and I dont eat after 8 pm. 

Laurie

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eyes  Hi Laurie...
Am taking omeprazole. Took nexium too but switching did not have a bad effect of me...that is I did not get worse. Am technically obese but not morbidly obese. Body Mass Index is lower than 35 but not at 30 yet. It is quite a struggle. Don't miss my caffeine. A good friend bought me gourmet decaf. Must have 2 cups of the real thing a day to keep awake. Last night I ate a half a sandwich around 8 but usually stop at 6 ish and go to bed at 10:30 or 11.
 
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Post Edited (Joan Mack) : 6/18/2006 1:57:43 PM (GMT-6)

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I've actually lost wait since I started taking proton pump inhibitors.  I eat loads, but no longer have that acid feeling that I used to think was constant hunger even when I was full.  I haven't taken the one you are on though.  As far as I know there is no evidence to suggest acid relievers can promote weight gain.