3 Days Post-Op, Can I Take A Crushed Tums Or Mylanta?

[Wheetsin 714]

Was released with my PPI with instructions to start taking it my first full day at home, which was Thu (surgery on Tue).

I'm not sure why your surgeon delays starting, so you really should call and ask.

In terms of our stomachs themselves, you should be able to take the medication, even without crushing it.

Prevacid is Lansoprazole and generally not considered one of the "better" PPIs to take. I've had the best luck with Omeprazole. My Rx is 2x daily. I take 1x daily if needed, or 1x every 2 days if I'm feeling OK. I will take a sip or two of Mylanta if I'm on the verge. PPIs are not getting good press lately and I'm trying to research more before I begin to rely on a daily dosage.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Any Calcium based antacid(tums) may be good for temporary relief, but the reality is they not only absorb stomach acids, they also stimulate acid production. We really need some sort of PPI

[msvickee 212]

Y'all should get accupuncture or sip on some Braggs ACV (2 tbsps and 4 tbsps of warm water) it's a natural cure and beats those chemicalized pills. Sip don't gulp and your acid reflux will go away.

[clk 3,519]

Cheri-

How will I be able to tell if the prevacid isn't working? So far I have been heartburn free, but I definitely want to keep a close eye on it.

Thank you!

If it's controlling the acid, it's working for you. If you develop any of the signs that it's not doing the best job controlling acid, just switch to another brand. It does work for some folks, and apparently you're one of them!

~Cheri