(Translated from French) I am a naturalist. How? There are many other natural remedies for acid reflux and heartburn that can be just as effective as omeprazole and apple cider vinegar. Or simply avoid it. Other than that I have been feeling great knowing I'm not on Losec any more and almost eating normal now. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. About 2 months ago, I went to a Nature's Source store (here in Canada) and was looking around. I read this book about stomach acid called: Why Stomach Acid Is Good For You by Jonathan V. Wright, Lane Lenard. One person wrote that drinking homemade sauerkraut juice eased symptoms quickly, perhaps due to the beneficial probiotic microorganisms in sauerkraut. Vinegar helps increasing the acid production of the stomach which in turn helps the digestion in the stomach a lot, as well as alkalizing the body. Of course a mouthful of that apple cider vinegar 10 minutes before each meal. Capsules can be opened and the contents mixed with applesauce and swallowed immediately in patients who have difficulty swallowing capsules. Is famotidine safer than omeprazole for heartburn? That is why the OTC package says to use only for a short time. Some studies have suggested PPIs (such as omeprazole) are associated with a higher risk of stomach cancer and kidney disease. Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. Here we have listed a few medications with which you should avoid combining ACV. 2023 eHealthMe.com. All information is observation-only. That put me off taking any approved-of, scientifically-tested remedies and made me investigate alternative ones. Onions, garlic, chocolate, coffee, peppermint and some spices can also cause an increase in gastric symptoms. People on high-dose or long-term therapy are more at risk. There have also been reports of false-positive urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in patients receiving PPIs, such as omeprazole. Dr. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community.