Reply to "Prilosec, Sulfasalazine for Pouchitis"

ElmerFuddMember

No side effects for me, other than some indirect ones:

1. If I miss my Prilosec, my body creates more acid and I get bad heartburn. FYI - if you are on PPI's long-term and want to stop, substitute an acid reducer like Xantac and then gradually wean off of it.

2. It has been shown that long-term use of PPI's (about 3 years) can reduce B-12 absorption. Checking B-12 levels after several years is a good idea

3. Sulfasalazine can affect Potassium levels and I have to get my levels checked every six months. So far, so good. Also, some people cannot take sulfa drugs

Overall though, I still prefer this to the possible neurological side effects from some antibiotics, and knowing that I'm not reducing antibiotic effectiveness from frequent use is a reason to stay on my current course as long as I can.

Steve

8/24/1412:10 PM

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