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07-13-2016 07:42 PM
my dr wants me to try Pepcid 40 mg twice a day to get off of Prilosec. My insurance won't cover it. The price would be $800 for 3 months supply without insurance. Would I be able to buy 20mg off the shelf and take 2 twice a day. Just wondering if anybody ever did this.
07-13-2016 07:51 PM
@jagk That's exactly what I did except I take the generic version of Zantac. I was on Prilosec over 20 years and knew I needed to get off of it. I could also take the generic OTC Zantac and have on occasion when I run out of my prescription. It works almost as well as the Prilosec; I've discovered a couple things I now avoid but it's no big deal.
07-13-2016 08:18 PM
Did you have a hard time getting off the Prilosec? Some people have a hard time.
07-13-2016 08:21 PM
No hard time at all. One day I took Prilosec, the next day Zantac and didn't notice the difference. In what way do people have a hard time?
07-13-2016 08:29 PM
Some people have acid rebound and have to taper off the medicine gradually.
07-13-2016 08:47 PM
07-13-2016 09:31 PM
@butterfly123 wrote:Sam's club, Costco or Amazon might have the generic version cheaper.
Just a thought🙂
I buy OTC and/or generic Zantac at Costco all the time. Large quantity, good price.
07-14-2016 07:18 AM
@butterfly123 wrote:Sam's club, Costco or Amazon might have the generic version cheaper.
Just a thought🙂
They do - we bought a Pepcid generic at Sam's Club. The Vet recommended it because our dog always has tummy troubles with certain medications. It has worked very well. And quite reasonable.
07-14-2016 08:36 AM
Thanks everyone. I will have to check at SAMs club.
07-17-2016 11:03 AM
My husband has acid reflux and takes the chewable pepcids , One in the morning and one at night , Works great!
cathy from ma
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