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douglas9401 | 18:02 Thu 03rd Aug 2017 | Body & Soul
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When instructions with medication state that the above should be avoided for two hours before or after taking a particular drug, does the 'remedy' only refer to on demand stuff like Rennies or are acid control products (Omeprazole) included too?

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LOl...I am not sure that i understand your question, but on the premise that i have, then the instructions only apply to Omeprazole ( Proton Pump Inhibitors)
I have arrived at that conclusion on the fact that Rennies contain two simple salt antacids, which basically will mix with anything without causing problems.
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I see where confusion could arise Sqad, somebody's only posted half a question..

I was prescribed Diclofenac today and t'leaflet stated the stuff about indigestion remedies.
I'm also on Omeprazole long term and wondered if that counted as an indigestion remedy.
I get the feeling now that it's gonna be 'no'. :)
I thought that Diclofenac was frowned upon now, Douglas. When I last asked my GP for Diclofenac, she told me that it was no longer prescribed and that Naproxen had taken its place.
Whenever we had somebody on diclofenac, we had to change the time to avoid omeprazole. But- that was a Residential home, so they are very by-the-book.
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Don't know about any of that , Tilly, just that it was prescribed to work with Co-Codamol to try and control my pain.

Doc knows my history and current drugs, I'm sure he knows what he's doing.

(Crosses fingers and walks away whistling) :)
This is no big deal douglas...........you need both drugs for good reasons.........so take them. I would given the same situation.
Voltarol (Diclofenac) is an excellent choice of drug for rheumatic conditions, but particularly Osteoarthritis.
Just repeating what I was told.

Found this:-

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jun/07/european-vultures-threat-diclofenac-vets-spain-italy

Look at the last paragraph.
Tilly.......noted ;-)
and this...
pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/more-clinical-areas/pain-relief/consider-switch-to-naproxen-in-arthritis-patients-gps-urged/20003119.article
Sorry, this

pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/more-clinical-areas/pain-relief/consider-switch-to-naproxen-in-arthritis-patients-gps-urged/20003119.article
Tilly...yes! yes! yes! we know all that......but those figures only apply with large doses over a long period.
Keep your hair on. :-) I'm only saying what I've been told, Sqad.

Don't arthritis patients take large dose over long periods?
For most people Omeprazole is a once daily dose so you should be able to find a decent gap between taking pain relief , though I doubt it matters - I hope the cocktail you've been prescribed helps.

Nasty nagging pain you have.
Tilly....LOL....you are like a dog with a bone tonight.
Yes, patients "may" take large doses over a long period of time and if this is the case, then one might "consider" alternatives, but even alternatives in high doses may cause problems i.e Naproxen and bleeding.
I'm on both Omeprazole daily and Diclofenic when I feel it is necessary. I've had arthritis for over 30 years.

It is quite easy to manage taking the doses appropriately.

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