I was sleeved in Mexico 4 weeks ago. I have some acid issues. I was thinking of starting to take Omerprazole. I have heard some take it, especially when they think they might be confusing being hungry with havind acid.

My question is this...

All I can seem to find is the timed released Omerprazole , Do any of you take that? I seem to recall my surgeon saying not to take time released something but maybe that was tylenol or something else. I am not sure.

Yecats...

One time my pharmacist was trying to get something for me smaller in size to take than my omeprazole and they put a sticker with my name on a box of prilosec. Litterally the same box that was sitting on the shelf. So if all else fails, that may be an option for you?

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Yecats...

One time my pharmacist was trying to get something for me smaller in size to take than my omeprazole and they put a sticker with my name on a box of prilosec. Litterally the same box that was sitting on the shelf. So if all else fails, that may be an option for you?

Yecats...

One time my pharmacist was trying to get something for me smaller in size to take than my omeprazole and they put a sticker with my name on a box of prilosec. Litterally the same box that was sitting on the shelf. So if all else fails, that may be an option for you?

Thank you Sandy.... I wonder is it way more expensive?

Omeprazole is the generic version of Prilosec. I tried 20 mg daily and continued to have acid issues; my doc had me start it twice a day and still not full relief. I changed to Dexilant once daily and for a while took an OTC Zantac at night. I have stopped the Zantac and the Dexilant is working great (only problem is that it is pretty expensive). You could try the over-the-counter options first before having your doc write a script.

Hi, I am new to this forum, I am a pharmacy technician, Prilosec (which Omeprazole is the generic name) only comes in a extended release, I don't have surgery till the end of the month but if your surgeon told u not to take extended release (which is because you can't absorb it fast enough to work efficiently)then you might want to try another medication for avid, there are plenty of others that come in normal, even rapid release.

Rae thanks for sharing, I did not realize it was the generic version of prilosec. Yecats..when I need something fast, I just chew 2 tums. I take my omeprosol 1 time a day in the morning and I do well. Even though you had surgery in Mexico, do you have a primary care? My surgeon generally stops the omeprosol at 3 months but I am still taking it and when I see him next month, I am going to request that I stay on it. If you are feeling acid, it may really help you. The prilosec costs like $30 for a large box. Rite Aid has it on sale every now and then, not sure about wal-mart typadoption. I am not sure about Zantac, I used to take that before surgery, just have not taken it after.

Hope you are well otherwise . Good luck Rae and all!

Sandy

i was prescribed it after my surgery which was in mexico! i find zantac and water the best and stay away from acidic things like citrus. Also i noticed today crystal light gives me the acid too

I was prescribed Prilosec right after surgery and took it for 3 months. I've had no issues with acid reflux or "hunger".

I am 10 months out from surgery and I still take Omeprazole(Prilosec) on a daily basis. I have tried to stop it a couple times before but I had to keep taking it. My surgeon said we will try again at my year anniversary and see if I still need it.

Thank you everyone.