I am 5 weeks post-surgery, and just ran out of my medicine from the Mexican Pharmacy. I believe this is some sort of heartburn, acid reflux/antacid type pill. It has worked great (I take every morning and I can definately feel the acid reflux when I wake up until I take this pill), and I am hoping I can find something over the counter to replace it. Any suggestions?

Maybe a prescribed pill (I have to see dr again soon anyway), and something over the counter that I can go buy today without a prescription that has worked well for others.

Thanks in advance for the advice, and everyone have a Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays!

Pantoprazole is Protonix in the US and you do need a RX for it. My friend who had bypass 8 years ago still takes it every day. You may try Prilosec (omeprazole) until you can talk to your doctor about a prescription. I had surgery in Mexico, too, and was sent home with a 2 month supply of omeprazole 40mg. The OTC version is only 20mg, but that may be enough. Other people have had good luck with Nexium.