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 3rd, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Been taking Omeprazole (20MG) for years with excellent results.
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Try typing esomeprazole, that is the active substance of Nexium, in YAHOO search and you will have a lot of findings.I would ask also my doctor or my pharmacist, because not all generic drug are the same, even if they have the same active principle (we say that this is a question of bioequivalence).There are a lot of factors that interfere with the quality of a drug, like the fillers, the compression of the tablet ecc. and the most you will have the most appropriate answer crossing the information with their opinion.*EDIT*Answer to the 2nd answererI aggree about bioequivalence issues for this medicine, but my indication was more general, did not refer just to this one; this and other that I refer are issues that she has to keep in mind. Besides, I have lost an answer that I had given about cognitive behavioral therapy, where you had answered, too, mentioning natural life. Katerina
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 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 3rd, 2009 at 9:47 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.