How can I go about weaning myself off of Prilosec?

Answer by  Milette4 (900)

You might find that your acid levels will rise once you go off Prilosec. Make sure that you eat the right foods and substitute Prilosec for a mild anti-acid.

Answer by  soul92 (64)

Prilosec is not habit forming. Prilosec is Omeprazole which is proton pump inhibitor, used to reduce acid secretion in stomach .However, you might want to take some steps to naturally reduce acid level in your stomach, such as reducing stress, eating smaller and more regular meals etc.

Answer by  johninthailand (27)

You do not have to take any special steps, Prilosec is not habit forming. However, you might want to take some steps to naturally reduce acid level in your stomach, such as reducing stress, eating smaller and more regular meals etc.

Answer by  shijo (861)

Are you sure that you are weaning is because of prilosec. It may be due to dust allergy. So this allergy must be treated as soon as possible by antibiotics.

Answer by  Peter1563 (265)

Ask your doctor about how to do this, or at least for how long, but one pill every day and a half, then every two days, and so on.

Answer by  drrmpatelyahoocom (60)

Prilosec is Omeprazole which is proton pump inhibitor, use to reduce acide secreation in stomach, as this drug is not habite forming u can weanimidiatly. But to reduce acide secreation in your stomach u have to take other steps like reduce stress, have regular food habite, give up spice food.

Answer by  4now4 (44)

You do not need to wean off of prilosec. The medication can be stopped at any time. It can even then be used just as needed if you do start to have more heartburn later on. This is an over the counter medication now (prilosec OTC) and the directions are that you can take it as needed.