PEPCID or PRILOSEC?

[Lane1988 3]

I am 5 weeks PO and having “hunger” feelings in my mouth which I believe are bc of stomach acid. Does anyone else have these- and what did you take? I’m confused if I should be taking Pepcid or Prilosec? I know they have different main ingredients!

[catwoman7 10,846]

different class of drugs. Either one should work, but I've always thought PPI's like Prilosec had to be taken regularly - like every day - whereas Pepcid you can just take when needed (one of the medical people on here will probably know for sure, though). PPI's tend to work better - but they also have more side effects.

just so you know, most surgeons have us on omeprazole (Prilosec) or some other PPI, like Protonix, for about 3-6 months after surgery. You might want to let your clinic know what's going on - they may be willing to prescribe it for you.

Edited April 13, 2021 by catwoman7

[Bari_KS 499]

My program required taking Pepcid Complete twice per day for the first 6 weeks after surgery. Then discontinue Pepcid and begin Calcium (calcium citrate with Vitamin D).

[Lane1988 3]

@catwoman7 @Bari_KS THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! this is so helpful. I was taking Prevacid shortly after surgery but my doctor is NOT any help and hasn’t given further instructions. Thank you for this info!!!!

[NovaLuna 709]

I take Pepcid because Prevacid caused MORE acid. I have no idea why...