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Hi there.
I will try and make the question to the point wit some background info
I have been under a lot of stress for the past 5 months due to mother being in hospital and then her passing 2 months ago. During this time I started having major panic attacks very high anxiety extreme shaking didn't sleep well or eat well.. Started getting heartburn and burning stomach which got worse after she passed. I went to er thought I was having heart attack but it was very bad panic attack. They did ECG and chest X-ray all was good have had bloodwrk done am low in vitamin d and close to anemic lost 30lbs over that time period. I have tried tecta it didn't work and am on Prevacid 30mg twice a day..I am 40 a smoker but a light one don't drink cut out coffe chocolate all the other stuff.. Had ultrasound and ct scan only found follicular small ovarian cysts.
My questions arethese
Is taking this much Prevacid ok
How long should I take it for(been 1week 1 pill and 1 week 2pills)
How long does if take to work...
Should I be taking something for anxiety
Can allof the stress cause this
I am sure I have more questionsmy doc seems to rush me out
Thanks so much for your help
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Hello Spunky bunny,
Prevacid is a proton pump inhibitor, which works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It is usually taken once a day, before eating. Your doctor may have increased your dose to twice a day because your symptoms were not relieved by a once a day dose.
If your doctor prescribed cipralex, take it. The only way to relieve your symptoms is to follow your doctor's prescribed treatment plan.
There are a variety of self-help management techniques. Visit the anxiety help page on this site: https://www.empowher.com/condition/anxiety
Here are some tips on reducing stress in your life: https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/tips-reducing-stress-your-life
Talk with your doctor and express any concerns that you have.
Maryann
April 27, 2012 - 6:13pmThis Comment
Hi there...
April 27, 2012 - 8:44amThanks for the info... When should I take the Prevacid is it best in morning or at night..should I just stop taking the 2 a day right away....why would the doctor tell me too take such a high dose..is it true that b/c of Prevacid some stuff doesn't get absorbed properly.. My doc gave me cipralex 10mg but I haven't started taking it yet...
I don't think I have an ulcer cuz I really don't have any symptoms for that.... Can you recommend some ways to combat stress and anxiety
I seem to get panic attacks for no reason
Am concerned about Prevacid dose now
Thanks for ur help
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Hello Anonymous,
I will try my best to answer your questions.
Prevacid 30 mg twice a day is too high a dose. Prevacid 30mg once a day is an adequate dose. Generally, a person needs to take Prevacid for a minimum of 3 months to get full effects. After that time, a person is reevaluated.
You may benefit with the addition of a drug like Gavison. Ask your doctor about this.
Regarding management of your anxiety, you must be evaluated by a psychiatrist, who can prescribe an appropriate anti-anxiety medication.
Stress and smoking are contributing to your symptoms, particularly acid reflux.
I hope that I have helped in some way,
Maryann
April 26, 2012 - 6:01pmThis Comment