Horrible Heartburn, what do you take OTC?

[Peggy D 123]

We were told in the pre-op class to take Prevacid or Prilosec, OTC or prescription, for 30 days post-op. I finished that 5 days ago & for the last couple of day have had an uncomfortable lump-like feeling mid-chest after swallowing most anything. I went out & bought some generic cimetadine today & I'll see if that helps. If it does I'll be calling my surgeon's office on Monday to get a prescription for something. I've never had any problems with acid or reflux in the past.

Here in the US, omeprazole is available OTC.

[natalie_christin 61]

I am 18 days post op and my heartburn is horrible and all day long. I take 2 pepcid daily' date=' one in the morning and one at night but it's not enough. What do you take that works that I can get over the counter?[/quote']

My doctor actually prescribed Prilosec – I haven't been taking though. it's a blessing that I'm not getting it – the heartburn it is or the reflux… I've been wondering if I should still take the Prilosec. What about Tagamet? I've heard that that works.

Good luck

[Peggy D 123]

Tagamet is cimetadine. The OTC cimetadine did help some so I called my surgeon's office today & I got a new prescription for Prevacid. It's very expensive but, since I've reached my out-of-pocket maximum, it's completely covered by my insurance. Already I can tell the difference.