Heartburn with meds

[DebW 0]

I take 2 Prozac capsules daily. A few months ago I began to have bad heartburn sometimes after taking them. I read that there is such a thing as reflux caused by pills, etc. and just tried to use more Water as the article suggested. Sometimes it works and sometimes not. Since it really causes major discomfort and distracts me at work, I started taking the meds at night. That helped for a while but now it is becoming so frequent that I am miserable at night. Sometimes I decide to skip a day with the meds so I can get a good night's sleep. Does anyone have suggestions?

[kathlnc 0]

I take two Prozac capsules daily also. I used to take them first thing in the morning, but that seemed to cause a feeling of heartburn/reflux. Now I wait until I get to work, and take them with a warm drink, which in my case is coffee. They slide right on down, and don't cause any problems. I definitely wouldn't try taking them right before lying down.

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[cashley 0]

I've had heartburn taking different medications even before I was banded. It's weird cuz I never had regular heartburn from food or even acid-reflux but have had it several times from capsule medications. I'm almost scared to try them now that I'm banded because it was such a yucky feeling.

[DebW 0]

After posting I made an appointment with the doctor who prescribes the Prozac. I am going tomorrow afternoon and will discuss it with him. I hope there is an alternative because I certainly don't want that "Old Familiar Feeling" of depression back!

[Dody 0]

Sometimes taking meds with a warm liquid works better when it comes to heartburn, and sometimes meds that once agreed with you just don't anymore. Maybe your dr. could prescribe an antacid to take which would help with the burning feeling. I would hate to see you develop an ulcer. Why not ask what he thinks? I envy you that you can take Prozac. I was on it for a few weeks and truly wanted to "hurt someone". It was horrible for me, but works great for some people. It was like me on steroids. It changes my whole personality and makes me mean.....no explanation but it does. Good luck.

I would also try not taking both pills at the same time. I would take each about 6 hours apart. Maybe that would help.

[ShadyLady 0]

Open the capsules and put the medicine in to a drink. I have to either do that or crush mine up circa childhood.

[freebit 0]

Before the band, heartburn 24/7. After the band, heartburn completely, instantaniously gone for good. Weird.