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Does anyone use Ranitidine? My doc gave me Nexium but I have a left over med. also, if you use Nexium do you swallow it whole or sprinkle it on food? If so, how post op are you?

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I was prescribed Nexium. I'm 3 weeks out and was told not you swallow it until I was on solid foods. Currently, I just open the capsule and pour it into some applesauce or yogurt so it goes down easier. My Dr said I need to take this for four months and then I should be ok to stop it as long as I have no issues.

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Mine kept me on 40mg Prilosec. It's a PPI.

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I take a 40mg prilosec. It's is a capsule, but I swallow it whole like the rest of my pills. It is the biggest pill I take. At first I had a hard time getting it down because of the sipping. But one day few days after my surgery I accidentally learned I could take full size drink without any issues. Been taking pills like a champ since.

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Thank you! I was prescribed Nexium too but I have problems with opening the capsule. I always spill some of the med, so I am not getting the full dose. Curious if I should be on something different to get full effect.

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