GERD Questions (Page 5)

My insurance wont cover Omeprazole anymore?

After years of taking Omeprazole now my insurance wont pay for it. Is there an alternative drug? Do I have to be weaned off of Omeprazole?

Can lisinopril cause heartburn symptoms?

since I doubled the dose I have chest pains that seem like heartburn but have no connection to what and when I eat.

I am on omeprazole 20 mg for the last 4 years due to acid reflux .what should I do?

i treated for h.pylori than doctor test my h.pylori for antigen from stool and test was negative. after that my gall bladder extraction operation was done. now i am using omeprazole 20 mg(one daily) for the last 4 years if i loss a dosage any day i feel heart burn and food comes in my mouth. what... read more

GERD - I took 40 mg of Nexium this am but am feeling the reflux in my chest and back. It has not?

... been 24 hours. Previously was taking Omeprazole twice daily (20mg). I am frustrated and worry that I will end up with esophageal cancer! Does anyone else take more than 40 mg of Nexium/day? I am so anxious about this! Thank you

Protonix with Lexapro?

Is anyone taking Lexapro for GAD with Protonix for GERD? I have been on 15mg of Lexapro for 31 days now. I have noticed a good improvement, but had to start taking Protonix due to middle of the night acid reflux which is getting better. I am also on Klonopin. My recent increased anxiety could be... read more

Is OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg once a day good for silent reflux?

I was prescribed 40mg of OMEPRAZOLE for silent reflux once a day. The only symptom I feel is chronic cough and constant clearing of the throat. Once I start coughing then I get mucus and a runny nose. Cough and phlems can last 2 to three hours every day which it affects my daily quality of life. I... read more

Nexium 20mg side effects and withdrawal symptoms?

I took Nexium 20mg for a week in an attempt to eliminate acid reflux. But since day 2 i have been suffering from blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, anxiety and lack of concentration. Knowing that i stopped taking the drug 2 days ago, how long would syptoms last for after quitting the drug... read more

Does omeprazole work well for acid reflux?

For the past week I have had a terrible burning sensation in my stomach after eating, nausea and even gagging/vomiting. Making me feel miserable! The GP has given me omeprazole - anyone tried this for acid reflux? How long does it take to work? I have taken it for two days now and had to leave... read more

Does Abilify cause acid reflux?

My son began taking Abilify for depression. Lamictal was also added in a few weeks later. It really helped with his depression, but now he has reflux that is so bad, he is trying not to eat. He vomits in the mornings from it and says odd things about “feeling gaggy if his hair gets close to his m... read more

Increasing Effexor XR from 37.5mg to 75mg and got sort of a funny question?

I started on 37.5mg the 6th of January which the first 4 to 5 days gave me heartburn around the clock. So thankfully that went away. OK, began on 75Mg doctor's orders 2 day's ago and noticed felt kinda fatigued those 2 day's and after waking up started having awful cramps and had to hit the... read more

Sucralfate - What can you eat while taking Carafate?

Stomach has been upset since begin taking this three days ago. Experiencing headaches, backaches, acid reflux and sinus problems. Is this common?

Anyone else have difficulty swallowing when taking prilosec?

... it is in a slow release form. After some 5 days I experienced great difficulty in swallowing and had pain in my throat.. Has anyone else experienced these symptioms??

Is there a generic for Dexilant?

Does it sound like I have IBS or dumping syndrome?

I had a Nissen Fundoplication last year for severe acid reflux. I have had chronic diarrhea since the surgery. My Gastroenterologist told me that it sounds like dumping syndrome. I would have diarrhea just within 15-20 minutes or so after eating a normal sized meal. He prescribed Bentyl and I have... read more

Is Two 875 Amoxicillin pills Twice a day safe for adults? This is for sinus infection?

I've had nosebleeds, nasal congestion for over a month - no other symptoms. This dose immediately kicked up my acid reflux so I started prilosec. Should I take this much Amoxicillin or drop it down to half the dose? Dr wants me to take this for 14 days.