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I have been taking over the counter Nexium for 1 month now. I have taken Rx nexium for several?
... years and it worked great, but it was so expensive. So, I recently started taking 2-20mg over the counter pills a day instead of the 1-40mg tablet …my pharmacist said this should be the same thing. It isn't working! I have had acid reflux and heartburn worse than I've had in 2... read more
Anyone having trouble switching generic Ativan (lorazepam)?
Have been taking one half of a 0.5mg lorazepam for years. Lately the Sandoz brand. My pharmacy can no longer get that brand (not sure if Sandoz still makes it). I was given Watson instead. It gave me bad heartburn and when it finally kicked in it felt so strong I was unable to stand up. I asked for... read more
What can we try instead of Reglan to treat Gastroparesis?
My mother has taken Reglan for years, but has now come off the drug because of a diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia. Her symptoms are very bad to the point where we thought she had parkinson's disease. She is diabetic, has GERD and also Gastroparesis and the Reglan did help in digestion. Now we... read more
Anybody reacting negatively to new generic of Aciphex?
I have taken Aciphex for years with no problem. Now my insurance will only pay for the new generic. I am nauseated in the morning and even more so at night and feel terrible. Is anybody else experiencing this?
Wellbutrin - does it cause heartburn?
I had started on a low dose 150mg 6 days ago and I could not stop eating it was very strange so I upped it to 300mg 3 days ago is this ok or is it too soon? Also does anyone have raging heartburn from the drug? Will it go away.
What is the difference between Zantac and Omeprazole for GERD?
I took Omeprazole (generic for Prilosec) for 12 years when I found that I was having some horrible side affects such as Urinary Tract Infections, Sinus Infections, bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea in the morning, etc. I slowly stopped taking the above and am now on Zantac #150 each morning an... read more
Anybody suffer from Chronic Burning Chest Pain (NOT GERD)?
I suffer from chronic chest burning a lil from the left center of chest had all heart tests done all ok... it is horrible I have suffered for 2 yrs this awful burning pain, does anyone know what this could be?
Why shouldn't you lie down within 10 minutes of taking Clindamycin?
I have been taking Clindamycin HCL for 3 days, I noticed a pain in my chest as in heart burn, nothing I eat made sense, and I never usually have heart burn. I read the label and it said not to lie down within 10 minutes. Last night I waited about an 1.5 hour before lying down after taking... read more
Is it safe to take 40mg of Nexium twice a day?
I developed acid and/or bile reflux two months after gall bladder surgery. The Dr. put me on 40mg of Nexium for two weeks and I got about 70-80% relief of my symptoms. I still felt some burning in my throat and a lot of burping. The Dr increased the Nexium dosage to 80mg daily. I am concerned about... read more
I was prescribed ranitidine for acid reflux and stopped taking it. I felt like it made my symptoms?
with acid reflux worse. I use tums on occasion. My doctor didn't seem to happy about my decision since I have other medicines that I take also on a daily basis. I wasn't sure if it was a drug interaction. I would like to stay away from prescription medicine b/c of my health issues. Acid... read more
Does omeprazole and nexium 40mg have the same ingredients. Nexium seems to work much better?
Have been on omeprazole for 1 1/2 months after being on nexium for a couple years and the feeling of a lump in my throat is back and I suffer from much gas. Can't afford nexium anymore due to 50% co-pay & mandatory 3 month renewals from mail order drug.With nexium I was symptom free almost... read more
Heartburn from Tuna ?
For about the last 10-12 years, every time I eat a tuna fish sandwich I get ridiculous heartburn. I know from experience that it’s not the bread or mayo causing this, so there must be some unlisted process or additive in the Tuna. We always buy Dolphin safe, solid pack white albacore in... read more
How Long Until Pantoprazole Starts To work??
I am 33 weeks pregnant with horrible acid reflux. It has gotten so bad that only water & applesauce will not hurt my stomach. My OB/GYN put me on 20 mg of Protonix, since it was the only medication that had helped my reflux in the past. I have been taking it for 2 days now, and was wondering...... read more
Omeprazole - should I be taking zantac and prilosec both daily ?
I was prescribed zantac 150 mg twice daily , then was prescribed prilosec Dr 20mg once daily. I was never told to stop the first medication. Should I be taking both ?
Can methotrexate make you nauseous all week long?
Lately I have been nauseous during the day and my intestines feel tender. My rheumatologist said I should only have acid reflux or nausea the day I take it but this is not my case.
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