Can anyone tell me if there is a generic version of an acid blocker drug like Nexium or Protonix?
I may sign up for insurance that only pays for generics but I take Protonix to block my stomah acid producton.
I may sign up for insurance that only pays for generics but I take Protonix to block my stomah acid producton.
March 16th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Been taking Omeprazole (20MG) for years with excellent results.
March 16th, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I have been taking Pariet, I live in Canada so I get it for free. It is the best drug the most effective I have taken for stomache troubles. If you can get it you will not believe how well it works.
March 16th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
The class of medications you are talking about are "proton pump inhibitors" (PPI). One member of this class, Prilosec is available over-the-counter (1/2 the typical Rx dose) and has a generic version (Omeprazole) available.As Katarina above suggested, esomeprazole, is the generic name for Nexium and a racemic derivative of Omeprazole (that is a refined version of Omeprazole that is thought to be the most active). There is no inexpensive generic for this medication as it is still under patent. Astra Zenica have provided some data to suggest that Nexium is slightly more effective than other medications in the same class. Nonetheless the majority of people will achieve good results with any of the medications in the class. If you don't then you might consider using the "bigger gun", Nexium. These agents, by the way, are most effective if you take them an hour before your largest meal of the day.It has not been my experience that a medication like PPI's have significant bioequivlence issues. It becomes more relevant with medications that have narrow therapeutic indexes (It is dangerous to take too much or too little) or require very precise dosing (e.g. thyroid medication). Good luck.