Can we talk Acid Reducers (PPI and H2) ?

When I came home from surgery, my doctor prescribed PrevAcid meltaway's, 30mg once a day.  They worked GREAT (kinda expensive though).  I took them for the first two week, and then got so overwhelemed and grossed out by the sweet taste that I had to switch to Prevacid (generic) (Lansoprazole CVS brand) capsules (which I break open and dump either on my tongue or with a small spoon of apple sauce) which I have been taking ever since...and this doesn't seem to be working as well--not even close.

So, here's my questions...

1  Do they make chewable (NOT meltaway something I can chew and swallow) PPI or H2 in an OTC?

2.  Do they make an OTC  meltaway that isn't sickeningly sweet ?(fruity, etc. just isn't working...) I could do mint...

3.  Could this be a sign that Prevacid (and generic) isn't working anymore for me?

Previous to surgery, I had an ulcer and was taking Protonix but apparently it was delayed release......Do they make that in "regular" (verses delayed release)? 

I don't go back to see the surgeon for another 6 weeks (although I do go to my NUT next week), and don't wait another 6 weeks to discuss it...I know if I have a solution in mind, I can call the office and either the PA or surgeon will either write the script or okay it...but I'm lost, and stuck with a stomach full of acid that's mimicking hunger!!!

I'm in New Zealand and we have slightly different drugs, but I take Pantoprazole 20mg once a day.  It's a tiny little tablet that has no taste and I just swallow it whole in the mornings with my biotin and multivits.  Not sure if you have that drug, but might be worth asking your surgeon 

Protonix is Pantoprazole (says Google)...maybe they make a non-delayed release!!  It worked great pre-surgery, I will ask the doctor to switch me back, this is WONDERFUL!

I have the same issue. I'm almost 2 weeks post op. I was prescribed generic prevacid but breaking that capsule open is such a pain. it gets stuck in my teeth. Also, i always feel extremely nauseous when i take it where i cant even drink fluids. So i just stopped taking it. I have an appt with my surgeon on Wednesday so I will run it by him.

I dont think Prevacid and I get along