My dr gave me a 30 day prescription for omeprazole, but there are no refills on it. Is that standard or because I've never had reflux before? I'm approaching the 4 week mark (Tuesday) and I'm antsy about changing anything. Everything is going well, but I go back to work Monday so this is no time to start having issues. lol

I have been on pantoprazole (Protonix) since surgery. I didn't have issues with acid before and I'm not sure if I do now. I was on 80 mg of pantoprazole for the first two months, then I went down to 20 mg. I have had no problems with acid since surgery, but eventually I want to see if I need the tablets or not by going off it to see.

My doc said either

1.Aciphex 20 mg

2. Nexium 40 mg

3. Prevacid 30 mg

4. Prilosec 20 mg

5. Protonix 40

I just get the OTC kind.

I tried not taking them (had surg May 23, 2011) had a little reflux which I never had before. Seems to work better when I take them so I am still taking them.

I took them steady for 2 months and now as needed only. I am not sure but I was told they like you to take them during the healing phase because it helps the stomach lining heal.

I never have acid reflux per se, but every so often I find something that does not agree with me and I get kind of a raw feeling in esophagus, usually gone within a hour of taking the nexium.

My doc has given me a prescription for omeprazole for an entire year. I am only a few days out, but it says take one every day until 8/3/12! That's a long time!

i was told to take them for 90 days post op. I am at the 90 mark now but plan to at least use up what I have and we will see how it goes from there.

You can get a 42 day supply of omeprazole at any Wal-mart or Sams for 19$. OTC. Let one soak in a couple of tablespoons of Water in the morning and drink it down.

My dr gave me a 30 day prescription for omeprazole, but there are no refills on it. Is that standard or because I've never had reflux before? I'm approaching the 4 week mark (Tuesday) and I'm antsy about changing anything. Everything is going well, but I go back to work Monday so this is no time to start having issues. lol

I never have been put on an acid reducer and I haven't had any problems with acid.