What type of PPI do you take for heartburn?

[NJMOMof2 17]

HI Everyone...

I am almost 6 months out and really am doing great. I have had a textbook experience up to day. The past few days I have been having heartburn after eating and I don't know if I am eating too fast but I am going to be mindful...

In the meantime, I would like a recommendation for a PPI to take. I just took a Zantac and that did nothing. (I don't think it's a PPI but it's all I had in the house).

Thanks in advance

Nina

[Tiffykins 673]

Prilosec 20mg once daily was prescribed initially. Take on an empty stomach, wait 1 hour before eating, or eat and wait 2-3 hours to take the Prilosec.

All of the PPIs from the RX pamphlets I have read to wait 30-60 minutes before eating.

Zantac is an h2 blocker it works a little different than a PPI.

I am now on Nexium once daily due to a case of gastritis I had in January, and then got pregnant in February and since Prilosec is not okay'd for pregnancy, I have remained on Nexium as prescribed by my ob.

It may take a few days for the PPI to kick in fully. Gaviscon is typically the recommended remedy for breakthrough reflux until the PPI can kick in to full efficacy.

[NJMOMof2 17]

Thanks Tiff. I am going to pick up some Prilosec tomorrow and start that 14 day treatment and see how it goes after that. I also am going to be mindful of my eating, I think I have been eating too fast.

Thanks again..you're the best

[Foxbins 625]

I take the generic Prilosec, omeprazole. Works just as well for me and saves me a few $$ at the drugstore.

[KellyL 173]

Generic prilosec for me too, 40 mg

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I take the generic for Protonix. I tried to go off of it but had too much heartburn . Now I take it every other day. That works great for me.

[BajaMedGroup 6]

I agree with all the sleevers...taking Omeprazole (20mg) 15min to 30min before your meal should do the trick. Take this dose twice a day and you should feel much better. You SHOULD NOT take more than 40mg of Omeprazole per day. I have always prescribed this regimen to my patients and it works perfectly.

Let me know how this works out for you!!

Best,

Dr. JSA