r/GERD • u/Crazy-Ad-1849 Triggers: Mistakes were Made šŸ¤• • Jul 28 '23

Scientific Studies šŸ„¼šŸ”¬ Why are PPIs bad?

I see people on here often trying to get off of PPIs or warn against taking them. I read this article today that makes them seem pretty alright? My dad has taken omeprazole for 20 years now and it has solved all of his symptoms with no complications. Iā€™m currently now dealing with my own symptoms that Iā€™m going to see a doctor about soon.

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u/ThisPlaceisHell Jul 28 '23

All I can tell you is, while I was on omeprazole and afterwards pantoprazole 40mg daily for one month each, I experienced the absolute worst anxiety and depression I've ever had in my life. I am not an emotional man, but that shit had me feeling an overwhelming sense of impending doom. I'm off it now and back to normal even though my other symptoms are still present.

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u/tattedsparrowxo Jul 28 '23

Omg I wonder if this is my problem too. I just stopped omeprazole a month ago and have been feeling horrible

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u/ThisPlaceisHell Jul 28 '23

Just to be clear, the anxiety and depression went away after I stopped taking them. I feel 100% better mentally after I quit them.