Omeprazole versus something that is not time release
KAREN W.
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SW: 234.5 CW: 157 GW: 140 - ish
on 1/25/12 4:18 am
Recently, I had some episodes of extremely painful gastritis. This is caused by reflux. I have been taking Nexium once a day for years, but with the gastritis I needed to go to twice a day. Insurance doesn't automatically cover that. But my doctor was able to submit some information to my insurance company stating that I was having breakthrough symptoms with once-a-day treatment, and I was approved to get it twice a day.
If you are still having reflux taking your omeprazole once daily, your doctor needs to either switch you to a new med, or up the dosage. It is not safe to let reflux go untreated.
I don't think there are any PPI's that are not extended-release.
KAREN W.
I LOVE MY DS!!!!!
STRIVE TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN.
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SW: 234.5 CW: 157 GW: 140 - ish
I haven't had the DS but found that when my Omeprazole stopped working for me (or working as consistently) I think it is because of the change to timed release. at least it happened the same time and my theory is - VSG means the pills move out of my stomach faster and that makes it less effective.
I posted about it at the time and so far nobody else thinks this is true.
anyway, I switched to Zegerid 20 mg twice a day (I think once a day doesn't work because I drink coffee) and it has been working. it is an OTC Omeprazole with something added and - I think! - is NOT timed released because you can't get Omeprazole by itself in this country unless it is timed release.
FYI PPI will stop acid production while Pepcid just treats it after it is produced.
if you learn anything more about the timed release issue, please let me know,
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on 1/26/12 5:47 am
You do this everytime you come here. You ask a question and when people answer, you discount their answer and basically argue with the people trying to help you.
Pepcid is not a PPI. period. However, if it works for you , go for it.
My answer to your question is go ask your doctor and pharmacist, not me.
KAREN W.
I LOVE MY DS!!!!!
STRIVE TO BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE AND DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN.
Check out www.dsfacts.com and www.duodenalswitch.com for all the accurate information on the great DS, and find surgeons in your area or around the country or out of the country.
I couldn't have done without all the great peeps on this board.
SW: 234.5 CW: 157 GW: 140 - ish
