PROTONIX

I was given a prescription for Protonix by Dr. Walton when I had my surgery.  I attempted to have it filled and was told that my insurance would not allow it.  They told me something about generic and also a problem because I have a 3 tier prescription plan.  Short story.  Is there something that I can take OTC while I wait for my PCP to beg the insurance company?  Thanks. - Carol.

Call the hospital and ask the staff about it. He's good about giving you something your insurance approves and you'll have a quick answer.

Thanks.  I have a call into Brandy.

Carol, You can take Prilosec OTC or it's generic brand omeprezole. Take one in the morning and one in the evening. It works just as good as the protonix.

Rita

Thanks everybody.  I bought some today after Brandy called me back.  However, my box says 1 in the morning before breakfast.  I wonder if I should take one tonight as well.  I just am tired of the sick feeling I get after I eat.  At home, I just lay down. Since I went back to work this past Monday, it's a little difficult, most especially since no one knows about my surgery. - Carol

Carol, Dr Walton had me take one in the morning and one in the evening.

I was too, and my ins. would not fill it. I have been using over the counter stuff I had before.  It has been working. Morg

I bought the Prilosec, took one last night and one this morning.  I haven't been sick after eating since.  Wonderful stuff.  I thought something else was going on, now I know it was just that I needed an acid reducer.  Thanks everybody.  - Carol.