GERD Questions (Page 6)

Anyone else have difficulty swallowing when taking prilosec?

... it is in a slow release form. After some 5 days I experienced great difficulty in swallowing and had pain in my throat.. Has anyone else experienced these symptioms??

Is there a generic for Dexilant?

Does it sound like I have IBS or dumping syndrome?

I had a Nissen Fundoplication last year for severe acid reflux. I have had chronic diarrhea since the surgery. My Gastroenterologist told me that it sounds like dumping syndrome. I would have diarrhea just within 15-20 minutes or so after eating a normal sized meal. He prescribed Bentyl and I have... read more

Is Two 875 Amoxicillin pills Twice a day safe for adults? This is for sinus infection?

I've had nosebleeds, nasal congestion for over a month - no other symptoms. This dose immediately kicked up my acid reflux so I started prilosec. Should I take this much Amoxicillin or drop it down to half the dose? Dr wants me to take this for 14 days.

Is there an alternative to taking naproxen 500? I have gained 40 lbs since started meds?

I am taking a number of meds on a daily basis and have checked all of them out and the only one that has been consistant from the weight gain started is naproxen 500. I also have heartburn all day long. I am getting married in July already bought my dress a while ago and can't fit into it any... read more

Does omeprazole, used for acid reflux, contain Sulfa?

I have an allergy to Sulfa drugs. My dr prescribed me omeprazole for my acid reflux but I forgot to ask him if it contains Sulfa!!! Do you know?!

Has anyone gone off the Omeprazole, what did you take for heartburn, having difficulty weaning off?

I have taken omeprazole for a lengthy period of time. What problems have you had, if you had any? Did you experience really bad heartburn? What did you do for the heartburn? I am having a terrible time trying to wean away from this medication. Thanks so much, AquariusAnne

Has anyone developed acid reflux by taking Advil, in minor doses (2 or 4 pills a day).?

I have been taking Advil 200mg occasionally for neck pain. Sometimes none for a day or two, then possible 2 pills or 4 pills a day, in two separate doses. This has continued for about four months. Recently developed acid reflux, without heartburn, just a funny taste in my mouth. My doctor... read more

Peptic Ulcer - What does you ulcer feel like?

What does your ulcer feel like? I've never had stomach issues ever. But over the past 6 weeks or so I have had increasing problems. The ER doc says it is an ulcer. At first it was just heartburn and only two times weeks ago some acid did come up. I was stressed out greatly at the time. My... read more

Is it safe to take Sucralfate after meals ?

I have GERD, bile reflux and esophagus ucler. My doctor gave me Sucraflate tablet 1 g. He told me to take 1 g 2 times after meals with water. Is this a correct way to take Sucralfate because I read that I should take it before meals and not after meals. What is the efficient way for taking... read more

I am taking omeprazole 20mg can I take calcium carbonate 500mg safely?

I am taking omeprazole 20mg for acid reflux can I take calcium carbonate coated caplets safely without any side effects

Accidently took two Nexium 22mg when directed to take 1, Is this safe?

I took 1 Nexium straight out of the bottle, then filled my pill box with them as well, an hour later i went to take my other medications (which were in the pill box) taking them all at once forgetting that there was an extra Nexium in along with my pills for that day there for taking 2... read more

Lexapro causing acid reflux?

I have been on 15mg of Lexapro for 15 days. I was on 10 for 2 months prior to this. The past 4 days, I have noticed bad acid reflux at night, around 1:30am. I take Lexapro around 9 pm. I do have heartburn issues, but not like this and almost never at night. This wakes me up 3 times a night and I... read more

Stomach irritation and bad acid reflux from Neurontin?

I am taking 600mg/night of Neurontin for insomnia - been taking it for 1 month now. The next day after I took it, I noticed stomach irritation (my lips get weirdly chapped when my stomach is irritated). I started taking it with food and that seemed to help the irritation a little, but I still have... read more

Can side effects from statins be reversed ? I have muscle and joint pain?

heartburn,trouble walking,memory loss, How long do the side effects last???