Guest guest Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 Folks, Cameron and I both struggle with lotsa acid build-up. We take Rolaids when we allow indigestion to sneak up on us, but usually take 150mg rantinidine (acid reducer) each morning and even each evening if we have a full dinner. Prilosec has been our " drug of choice " to help when we wake up with stomach pains from getting too empty during the night. The Prilosec seems to last a little longer in our system and is usually a good 24 hour remedy. My question is this - I know there are several similar meds out there like Prilosec. We tried Prevacid and a couple of others a year or so ago when we settled on Prilosec - for one reason we both seemed to tolerate it well, and another reason because our dr gave us 9 months worth free.... Well it's time to refill and I was wondering if there were Pros or Cons associated with Prilosec that I maybe wasn't aware of.......kinda like the Tylenol thing. Thanks for everyone's input....it really helps! Donna Womack (Cameron's Mom) Fort Worth, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 Donna, I have never taken Prilosec. I haven't heard anything that would make it a bad choice. I take Aciphex, and that is only because it is what the doctor ordered three years ago. I really had no reason to change. The only consideration I would consider is how much the " indigestion sneaks up on you " and you have to take over the counter meds like Rolaids. I have never had problems with acid reflux or indigestion since taking Aciphex, but that could be more related to diet than the med. That is wonderful that your doctor was able to give you such a substantial amount to get your started. All of these medications are expensive. (This reminds me of the years before I was diagnosed with Pancreatitis, I spent so much money on Tums, Rolaids, and the like. I thought I just ate too much spicy food, I never imagined those were symptoms of Pancreatitis.) Blessings, Karyn E. , RN Exec. Director, PAI Indianapolis, IN The PAI serves as a means of support, information, and advocacy. The PAI cannot offer medical advice or direction nor substitute for your health care provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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