Stomach Acid?

[allmyjoy 21]

So i've been taking Prilosec generic once per day. I read on here that some sleevers take it twice per day. So that is ok? Cuz ive noticed at night the hungry feeling returns.

[AngieG0410 52]

My dr has me taking it twice per day.

[thinmymind 107]

I take 40 mg of omeprazole each evening. My Dr. prescribed that for the first month. (Equivalent of 2 Prilosecs)

[karenb4729 309]

I was on 20mg Prilosec a day before surgery due to my GERD and now am on it twice a day after surgery. I'm still having some issues so may throw in a tums now and then. I have also tried taking the 40mg in the morning but I seem to do better when splitting it up.

[LouiseC 1,031]

I am taking 20mg of omeprazole morning and night. I keep antacids in my purse just in case! Prior to surgery I was on 20mg omeprazole daily. So I doubled post surgery. By prescription though. I wouldn't take meds not prescribed.

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[Rootman 1,101]

YES, but ONLY AFTER THE DOC OKS IT. Don't just start popping stuff. PPI's can have long term effects with Calcium uptake and may cause other issues.

Excess acid and reflux SHOULD clear up after the stomach calms down after the trauma of surgery, after all you did just lop off over half of him

The stomach swells in AND out. And what few proton (acid) pumps are left post-op can over run the tiny swelled space that is left. A PPI can help. I started them post-op and have been taking them over a year and a half now, I am now taking them only once every 3 days till I run out then re-examining how I feel and will go back to the doc if need be for a new scrip.

I also found that a few saltine crackers helps soak up acid too - that's what pregnant women have been doing for a century or more for morning sickness. I find 3 or 4 crackers clears it right up and they don't have that many calories.

Remember see the doc FIRST before increasing your dosage. And prescription omeprozol (generic Prilosec) is TWICE the dosage of the OTC brand and may actually be cheaper even without RX insurance.

[allmyjoy 21]

Thanks everyone! I learn so much on here everyday! Helps me prepare for things!

[philosophyPhD25 4]

I take ppi-. nexium40mg BID . If u have a healthy liver ask the Dr about increasing if u need to ...

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