topic Re: Acid Reducer in Wellness

Acid Reducer

I am still oxox — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:17:56 GMT

I progressed from Prevacid, bad for my stomach lining to Zantac which has now been recalled, I am now looking for another Acid Reducer for my Gerd. I eat well but still have Gerd so I need the pills.

I am open to suggestions, many thanks

Re: Acid Reducer

deb5555 — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:23:05 GMT

Drink more water.

Re: Acid Reducer

Kachina624 — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:25:49 GMT

@I am still oxox I followed the exact same path as you and am now doing well on generic Pepcid. I can't tell any difference than when I was taking Zantac

Re: Acid Reducer

FLgardener — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:30:25 GMT

Hi, @I am still oxox --

I'm sure you will get many of the "ask your doctor" answers, but I have found that listening to my own body is sufficient 95% of the time.

I take as needed--famotidine 20 mg, famotidine 10 mg, sometimes cimetidine 200 mg. I do use generics, and as previously noted, I let my body dictate my need.

My primary care internist lets me know I am on the right track.

Re: Acid Reducer

KingstonsMom — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:35:44 GMT

@I am still oxox

I take prescription strength Zantac and it has not been recalled.

I saw my GI and asked about the recall and he said that it seems to only affect the over the counter versions made by a certain manufacturers.

Check with your Dr. about the prescription version.

Re: Acid Reducer

I am still oxox — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:51:14 GMT

@deb5555

Hmm I do not get the connection please enlighten me

@deb5555 wrote:
Drink more water.

Re: Acid Reducer

Fressa — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:51:50 GMT

I am in the same situation with my Zantac prescription. Tagament is my next hope for me. Mylanta worked well until my condition progessed. The one thing about Mylanta is that it is not meant to be taken regularly long term. I don't know if that applies in your case or not.

I do eat yougurt and drink mint teas or peppermint cocoa and get some relief during the day. Crackers of any kind are my staple.

Hope one of these help you.

Re: Acid Reducer

Alison Wonderland — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:23:37 GMT

I would ask the doctor because they don't all work the same way and the doctor may be able to best match you with one that's similar to Zantac.

I use Omeprazole, which my doctor recommended, and have found it works better for me than Ranitidine.

Re: Acid Reducer

DianeJ2 — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:16:28 GMT

I am doing well on Pepcid. I need an acid reducer with some of my meds and took Zantac as well. Some days I need the 20mg, other days the 10mg.

Re: Acid Reducer

Nightowlz — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 18:37:01 GMT

When I started having issues with acid reflux in the middle of the night while sleeping I started taking Andrew Lessman's Ultimate Friendly Flora plus his Digestive Enzymes. I have not had any more issues. I don't like to eat after 6 but won't eat after 7.

Re: Acid Reducer

I am still oxox — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:39:19 GMT

@Alison Wonderland

Omeprazole is a Proton Pump Inhibitor, which caused me issues with my stomach lining not being able to absorb iron, which is a whole other story. Acid Blockers work a little differently

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
I would ask the doctor because they don't all work the same way and the doctor may be able to best match you with one that's similar to Zantac.

I use Omeprazole, which my doctor recommended, and have found it works better for me than Ranitidine.

Re: Acid Reducer

Shelbelle — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:52:53 GMT

Lots of warnings using Proton Pump Inhibitors. I use Tums when needed, works just fine for me.

Re: Acid Reducer

CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:57:15 GMT

I just purchased Dr. Lessmann's Friendly Flora, and have just started taking them.....

Re: Acid Reducer

x Hedge — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:01:15 GMT

@I am still oxox ,

Dr had me on Rx for Protonix, which worked very well for me.

I was eventually able to 'graduate' to OTC antacids.

Re: Acid Reducer

RespectLife — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:02:30 GMT

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
I would ask the doctor because they don't all work the same way and the doctor may be able to best match you with one that's similar to Zantac.

I use Omeprazole, which my doctor recommended, and have found it works better for me than Ranitidine.

@Alison Wonderland

My Ranitidine was recalled several weeks ago! (Weg Pharm)

I am now on Famotidine

Neither one really works.....

An aside......for me, drinking water doesn't make a difference.

I have had attacks from water!!!!

Re: Acid Reducer

x Hedge — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:31:12 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Lots of warnings using Proton Pump Inhibitors. I use Tums when needed, works just fine for me.

Yes. You only take a ppi when it's the best choice for the situation, and only as long as needed. I was glad when I could get off of them.

Believe me, Tums wasn't going to do the trick.

I'm sure OPs Dr is aware of ppi dangers.

Re: Acid Reducer

Alison Wonderland — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 23:00:01 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Alison Wonderland

Omeprazole is a Proton Pump Inhibitor, which caused me issues with my stomach lining not being able to absorb iron, which is a whole other story. Acid Blockers work a little differently

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
I would ask the doctor because they don't all work the same way and the doctor may be able to best match you with one that's similar to Zantac.

I use Omeprazole, which my doctor recommended, and have found it works better for me than Ranitidine.

Then I default back to ask your doctor.

Re: Acid Reducer

cherry — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:43:08 GMT

I still take Zantac, my Dr and Pharma told me it is safe..You might try using magnesium. My Dr told me to take it because I was low and it has helped me a great deal. I take 500 mg once per day..Call your Dr and see if it is OK if you are in doubt

My son also tried it and was surprised that it also worked for him

Remember meds can do a number on your stomach sometimes, so we are constantly facing an uphill battle ,if we use them

Re: Acid Reducer

Effie54 — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:38:53 GMT

Go natural and try L-Glutamine, skip the harsh pharmaceuticals.

Re: Acid Reducer

PilatesLover — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:05:04 GMT

I have good luck drinking Throat Coat tea which has slippery elm in it, or using Thayers slippery elm lozenges.