How long were you on an acid reducer?

[mythreechildren2001 7]

My dr gave me a 30 day prescription for omeprazole, but there are no refills on it. Is that standard or because I've never had reflux before? I'm approaching the 4 week mark (Tuesday) and I'm antsy about changing anything. Everything is going well, but I go back to work Monday so this is no time to start having issues. lol

[swizzly 901]

I have been on pantoprazole (Protonix) since surgery. I didn't have issues with acid before and I'm not sure if I do now. I was on 80 mg of pantoprazole for the first two months, then I went down to 20 mg. I have had no problems with acid since surgery, but eventually I want to see if I need the tablets or not by going off it to see.

[SuperMom 33]

My doc said either

1.Aciphex 20 mg

2. Nexium 40 mg

3. Prevacid 30 mg

4. Prilosec 20 mg

5. Protonix 40

I just get the OTC kind.

I tried not taking them (had surg May 23, 2011) had a little reflux which I never had before. Seems to work better when I take them so I am still taking them.

[myrori 55]

I took them steady for 2 months and now as needed only. I am not sure but I was told they like you to take them during the healing phase because it helps the stomach lining heal.

I never have acid reflux per se, but every so often I find something that does not agree with me and I get kind of a raw feeling in esophagus, usually gone within a hour of taking the nexium.

[MissBliss 29]

My doc has given me a prescription for omeprazole for an entire year. I am only a few days out, but it says take one every day until 8/3/12! That's a long time!

[Chicadee 10]

i was told to take them for 90 days post op. I am at the 90 mark now but plan to at least use up what I have and we will see how it goes from there.

[smkeller 3]

You can get a 42 day supply of omeprazole at any Wal-mart or Sams for 19$. OTC. Let one soak in a couple of tablespoons of Water in the morning and drink it down.

My dr gave me a 30 day prescription for omeprazole, but there are no refills on it. Is that standard or because I've never had reflux before? I'm approaching the 4 week mark (Tuesday) and I'm antsy about changing anything. Everything is going well, but I go back to work Monday so this is no time to start having issues. lol

[Nancy Rivers 24]

I never have been put on an acid reducer and I haven't had any problems with acid.