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pumpkin
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pumpkin asked in HealthDiseases & ConditionsOther - Diseases · 1 decade ago

Alternate to Prilosec OTC?

My b/f was told to take Prilosec OTC once daily to prevent acid

buildup, GERD - it seems to be causing him to have diarrhea (sorry if this is TMI, but this is a serious question) What can he take in place of the Prilosec? I know it's a Proton Pump Inhibitor; are there other brands that he can take without the side effects?

Thanks for any info -

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  • HK3738
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    zantac is not a PPI, but if it helsp then great, other things that can be tried are mylanta, maalox, gaviscon etc. he can raise te head end of the bed with a brick, that also helps and most important avoid things that precipitate reflux, good luck

  • Margaret
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I also take Prilosec OTC for long-term use. I believe the box says stop after 14 days because this is the recommendation for people who aren't taking it under a doctor's advice. As one of the proton pump inhibiting meds, Prilosec OTC can be useful for treatment of such conditions as GERD (reflux) in the long-term.

  • puma
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Zantac 75

  • d_aley
    1 decade ago

    He could try Protonix. It's prescription-only, so he'd have to get it through his doctor.

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  • Mad Roy
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Iberogast is supposed to work pretty well. DGL and glutamine are good for stomach problems.

    Source(s): Digestive Wellness - Elizabeth Lipski
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