OTC PPI (comparable to Protonix)?

joanne0658
on 3/10/16 5:18 am

In the midst of a move and unable to pick up my protonix until next Tuesday.  I'll be running out of same tomorrow Any one use OTC meds for the reflux?  If so, suggestions?  Put a call in to Doc but this is surgery day.  Thanks for any/all advice.

 

Jo

Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs

kyhmm72
on 3/10/16 5:22 am
RNY on 06/14/16

Good morning.  I currently take 150 mg of ranitidine morning and night.  That is generic for zantac.  I could not manage without it.

Best of luck to you!!  Happy Surgery Day!!!

~Helen

Lap band - 8/2003
SW: 345
Lap band removed - 8/2013

RNY - 6/14/2016
SW: 315

joanne0658
on 3/10/16 5:33 am

oops!  meant doc may not get back to me as she performs surgery on thursdays   i'm almost 8 months out, thankfully!

Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs

RNY0615
on 3/10/16 6:43 am

I don't know how comparable OTC PPIs are, but I know mine told me if I ever stop coming to him or if I move away, to be sure I keep using some kind of PPI even if it's OTC. 

I'm no Dr., but it seems an OTC for a few days/weeks while you're unable to get your regular prescribed on would be better than nothing! 

I was taking omeprazole (prilosec generic) before surgery and he switched me to pantoprazole (protonix generic). i asked if it was different or stronger and he didn't really answer me directly, just said he prefers pantoprazole for his patients, but that there's nothing wrong with omeprazole. I was under the impression that they are similar and he sticks with the same one just for continuity among his patients, but he didn't really say. 

joanne0658
on 3/10/16 5:49 pm

Stared at all the choices in Target, half asleep.  This move is wearing me out.  Will try something for over the weekend . . .as I only have 2 protonix left (for tomorrow).  Thank you for your advice 

Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs

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