I was on Prilosec OTC (thank you Crazylife - it helps to know someone else had my side effects). I have been given Prevacid to try but am afraid. I use Pepcid A/C but does not seem strong enough.

I have modified my diet 100% -- I really think what is causing my acid problem is the HBP medication that I take (Toprol).

Maybe I should try Zantac?

Thanks for your replies!

I was on toprol whe this all started and they switched me to lotrel still no difference.

Thank you for the information.

I am so sorry Chalupa - you sound like you are still really suffering.... No relief for you yet???

I think being on Toprol for 4 years has caused this horrible acid problem that started for me suddenly in October -- not getting better.

I am not sure if the breathing problems are from the Toprol - the acid reflux, both - or if I have developed asthma. I am terrified every single day and not feeling any better.

Hi Flower,

Thank you for the encouragement - I needed that :)

I think going off the Toprol may help my acid and my breathing (at least I am praying it will).

I have been off PPI's now for two weeks - and MOST of the bad side effects that there were causing me have disappeared. But the acid is HORRIBLE. Trading off one for the other:(

Hi Vanessa,

[QUOTE]I think going off the Toprol may help my acid and my breathing (at least I am praying it will).

I have been off PPI's now for two weeks - and MOST of the bad side effects that there were causing me have disappeared. But the acid is HORRIBLE. Trading off one for the other

How sad we have choose between having side effects and only a little reflux and no side effects with a lot of reflux. Hmmm. I am staying on my med for now. :(
I wish you the best of luck with keeping your blood pressure controlled and getting your breathing back. I did. I think we are both on the same boat with the breathing/asthma/stomach/beta blocker issues. Hard to tell what's causing what. I had to stop taking a heavy dose of beta blockers in the past. I experienced all of the witdrawal symptoms and mean 24/7 headaches which lasted for almost six weeks. I hope you'll have an easier time.

flowergirl