What PPI are you taking?

[Becca 108]

I take the RX omeprazole 40 mg, They are too big for me to swallow at this time and make me gag. The are BIG capsuls with beeds in them, So I asked my Pharmacist today and she suggested I open them up and put the little balls in a bite of applesauce to get them down. It worked, thank God.

Otherwise I would of had try the OTC Omeprazole 20mg and take 2x/day for pCK OF 42 the Walmart brand was $19.99, My insurance charges $5 for the Omeprazole 40mg which is generic Prilose. Maybe you could tell your pharmasist that you prefer generic.

The omeprazole is what my insurance covers so I got it today for a $10 dollar co-pay! That is way better than $90. Especially if I will be taking it awhile. Thanks everyone for all the responses. It was very helpful!

[MICHELLE LEE 19]

Can someone explain to me why we take PPI's after surgery? My doc said nothing about it, and didnt prescribe one post surgery. I know ot is an acid reducer. But is it mandatory?

Thanks, sorry to sound dumb, the meds make it hard to focus on what I want to say. I am day four post op.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I believe its to reduce the chances of getting an ulcer on the staple line, and curbing the acid reflux that some get after the sleeve... also Tif says it reduces hunger sensations caused by acid.

[MICHELLE LEE 19]

Okay, thanks.

I believe its to reduce the chances of getting an ulcer on the staple line, and curbing the acid reflux that some get after the sleeve... also Tif says it reduces hunger sensations caused by acid.