February 5th, 2010 in Zantac | 2 Comments »
I am a 44 year old female. For the last two years, I have had heartburn while sleeping. In the past three months, this has increased to constant heartburn and a feeling of burning in the stomach. Last week I noticed a lump between my lower rib cage. It is painful to the touch. I tested positive and was treated h. pylori four years ago. I went to my primary care two weeks ago, who put me on zantac 150 and tested me for h. pylor, which came back negative. The zantac has reduced the symptoms, but I am still fairly uncomfortable. I am considered slightly overweight on the bmi scale. I am 5′9, 180 pounds. I have had four pregnancies, two surviving children, an emergency ectopic and a miscarriage. Any help would be appreciated.
January 31st, 2010 in Zantac | 7 Comments »
I am dying of the worst heartburn ever…everyday!!!
I am pregnant and it gets worse everyday. I have been taking zantac 150..a miracle drug if you ask me. The dosage is no more than 2 a day. However…..2 a day no longer cuts it for me. Zantac is pretty safe right???? Is it really that bad to take 3 a day. Anyone have any experience with this drug?
March 18th, 2009 in Nexium | 9 Comments »
The typical recommendations for acid reflux that do not include medication are:-Do not eat three to four hours before bedtime.-Raise the head of the bed (a brick under each of the two legs at the head of the bed are sufficient).-Avoid wearing tight clothing.-Avoid use of caffiene.-Avoid large meals (eat more frequent, smaller meals).If all else fails, see a doctor. You may have a structural defect (like a hiatal hernia) or other condition (like H. Pylori) that may need treatment.
March 17th, 2009 in Prevacid | 5 Comments »
I work in a small dr’s office.. one of the half brained nurses gave me prevacid the other day for my heartburn. I guess I should trust her but just wanted other opinions!
March 16th, 2009 in Bentyl | 2 Comments »
I just got a prescription for Bentyl for IBS. I’ve taken Zantac for years for acid reflux. I know that Bentyl is, in part, an antacid, and my mom told me not to take my Zantac while I’m on the Bentyl (3x a day for 3 days, then 2x a day for 2 weeks). My doctor never said anything about it. My guts are still spasming and I have awful heartburn. Can I take the Zantac, or should I just give the Bentyl time?
March 16th, 2009 in Protonix | 1 Comment »
Well, they are both used for heartburn. I don’t know how they really compare, but I do know that for a lot of people Protonix is way too expensive. My pharmacist (I work at a pharmacy) always tells people complaining about the price to try Prilosec OTC and they will usually stick with it. You should call a pharmacy or your doctors office for more information though.
March 11th, 2009 in Prilosec | 3 Comments »
hi, does anyone here take prilosec? does it heal erosions as well as prevent acid and heartburn? i think i have a throat erosion from my acid reflux..is this possible and how well does prilosec work? does it also raise blood pressure?thanks
March 11th, 2009 in Aciphex | 1 Comment »
I’m just curious, how does Aciphex work to relieve heartburn? Is it a proton pump inhibitor like Prilosec? What are possible side effects.. and would you recommend it? Thank you!
March 9th, 2009 in Prilosec | 12 Comments »
hi, it feels like there is a lump in my throat when i swallow and also i have pain in my throat when i swallow…no blood, a very slight hoarsness and tickling cough, but not tha much..i dont smoke..can anyone tell me what this can be? i also recently had acid reflux and heartburn which i am taking prilosec otc for starting today…thanks for your answers..
March 4th, 2009 in Aciphex | 1 Comment »
I have been coughing at night for weeks now. Mostly at night. I will be fine and then go into a coughing fit. I use sugar-free cough drops that surpress it but as soon as it is gone the cough returns. I have heard that heartburn medicine can cause a cough. Is this the kind of cough it causes?
