NJMOMof2 17 Posted June 21, 2011 HI Everyone... I am almost 6 months out and really am doing great. I have had a textbook experience up to day. The past few days I have been having heartburn after eating and I don't know if I am eating too fast but I am going to be mindful... In the meantime, I would like a recommendation for a PPI to take. I just took a Zantac and that did nothing. (I don't think it's a PPI but it's all I had in the house). Thanks in advance Nina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted June 21, 2011 Prilosec 20mg once daily was prescribed initially. Take on an empty stomach, wait 1 hour before eating, or eat and wait 2-3 hours to take the Prilosec. All of the PPIs from the RX pamphlets I have read to wait 30-60 minutes before eating. Zantac is an h2 blocker it works a little different than a PPI. I am now on Nexium once daily due to a case of gastritis I had in January, and then got pregnant in February and since Prilosec is not okay'd for pregnancy, I have remained on Nexium as prescribed by my ob. It may take a few days for the PPI to kick in fully. Gaviscon is typically the recommended remedy for breakthrough reflux until the PPI can kick in to full efficacy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJMOMof2 17 Posted June 21, 2011 Thanks Tiff. I am going to pick up some Prilosec tomorrow and start that 14 day treatment and see how it goes after that. I also am going to be mindful of my eating, I think I have been eating too fast. Thanks again..you're the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted June 21, 2011 I take the generic Prilosec, omeprazole. Works just as well for me and saves me a few $$ at the drugstore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyL 173 Posted June 21, 2011 Generic prilosec for me too, 40 mg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted June 21, 2011 I take the generic for Protonix. I tried to go off of it but had too much heartburn . Now I take it every other day. That works great for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BajaMedGroup 6 Posted June 21, 2011 I agree with all the sleevers...taking Omeprazole (20mg) 15min to 30min before your meal should do the trick. Take this dose twice a day and you should feel much better. You SHOULD NOT take more than 40mg of Omeprazole per day. I have always prescribed this regimen to my patients and it works perfectly. Let me know how this works out for you!! Best, Dr. JSA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
