How To Safely Get Off PPIs - Weaning off of Proton Pump Inhibitors

This is one of the most common medications people get stuck on.

Today I'm talking about proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, the most commonly used medications for acid reflux.

They work very well. That's part of the problem. Because once you've been on them for a couple of weeks, it becomes very difficult to come off.

In this episode, I walk through why that happens and how to safely taper off. I also explain what to expect during the process, because there will be some rebound symptoms.

We also talk about practical ways to manage symptoms during that transition. Things like using short-term alternatives, adjusting how and when you eat, and making realistic changes that you can actually stick to.

Because most of the standard advice out there is not sustainable. The goal here is not just to stop a medication. The goal is to feel better without needing it long term.

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