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01-27-2020 02:39 PM
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.
01-27-2020 03:52 PM
Lots of warnings using Proton Pump Inhibitors. I use Tums when needed, works just fine for me.
01-27-2020 03:57 PM
I just purchased Dr. Lessmann's Friendly Flora, and have just started taking them.....
01-27-2020 04:01 PM
Dr had me on Rx for Protonix, which worked very well for me.
I was eventually able to 'graduate' to OTC antacids.
01-27-2020 04:02 PM
@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.
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!!!!
01-27-2020 04:31 PM
@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.
01-27-2020 06:00 PM
@I am still oxox wrote:
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.
01-28-2020 08:43 AM
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
01-28-2020 09:38 AM
Go natural and try L-Glutamine, skip the harsh pharmaceuticals.
01-28-2020 10:05 AM
I have good luck drinking Throat Coat tea which has slippery elm in it, or using Thayers slippery elm lozenges.
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