Nexium - do I take once a day?

[Nevermind 117]

Hi. I am almost 4 months post-op. I began just after surgery taking famotidine (generic Pepcid), then went to generic Prilosec (omeprazole) but that has since stopped working and I have noticed that I have more hunger pains.

I started taking Nexium and it has helped. The instructions on the Nexium says to take once per day. I have been taking 2 per day.

Can I get by with one a day? I guess I just started taking 2 because that is what I was taking with the Prilosec. The instructions on the Nexium bottle says once per day. It also says not to take for more than 14 days without doctor approval.

I haven't contacted my surgeon's office because they are located out-of-state. I guess I should do that, but can anyone give me tips as to what helps you? The Nexium is quite expensive and I hope it goes generic soon.

How long does it take your tummy to adjust (I do realize some have to take antacid long-term) and when should I try to get by without an antacid?

Responses are greatly appreciated.

Edited August 6, 2014 by Nevermind

[fezik23 240]

I would be interested in seeing a response too.

[boccob81 244]

Hi there I am may 30 2014 sleeved .

I was having a bad acid problem tried many brands my dr prescribes Pepcid it was not working by it's self . So I finely bought nexium well took both 2 times a day still had acid hunger pains tell I started adding a chewable Pepcid complete now I feel full all day it seems and I also seem to have no desire to eat .the acid prob seem to be there every so often but it is no where it was . Now the dr got me a prescription for ompozile or something for 2 times a day plus the Pepcid .

[Nevermind 117]

That's a good idea. I may try that. The nexium is so darn expensive and I paid $14k for surgery, airline tickets, etc... I need to save everywhere I can.

[1959JimmyJames 61]

This is something that needs to be solved by a doctor. I know that it is tough to afford a doctor visit and medicine if you don't have insurance but acid reflux can lead to serious problems, the worst being cancer of the esophagus, if left untreated. I have been taking a 40 mg pill of Nexium everyday for so long that I can't remember not taking one.

[boccob81 244]

I told my dr what was working for me and what was not . I just got tired of things not working and found what did . I started off by taking tums and Pepcid that did nothing then I was taking other anti acids plus Pepcid nothing then found nexium and Pepcid did the trick for me but still had the hunger pain feeling and tried the chewable Pepcid complete . No acid feeling then I asked for the script for nexium but of Couree the insurance does not pay for it so he gave me a dif script and it works with the Pepcid .

[Nevermind 117]

Thanks for the replies. I will check with my doctor. It is a known issue that some people deal with acid problems after VSG. I don't have a huge problem where I have burning or am waking up in the middle of the night with acid coming up, as others have had way worse problems with acid. I do know, however, that the hunger pains are really acid problems, because once I treat the acid, the hunger goes away, as the above poster mentioned. I am going to try the nexium and a pepcid complete and see if that works, and will check with the surgeon's office. I do have medical insurance and will check with my PCP if my surgeon's office doesn't have much to say....

[Jersrose43 837]

Thank you for posting this thread I have been having issues. Moved to 40mg omeprazole twice a day and still feel it coming up into my throat.

I bought gaviscon and it doesn't seem to help. It lasts maybe 10 minutes

I pop tums like candy