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Zantac Or Prilosec For Gerd

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

Previously diagnosed with GERD , but symptoms subsided for years. Now, daily symptoms present throughout much of the day. Little results from OTC Prilosec or Zantac . Are there prescription strength ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

Hello. I am currently taking prilosec ( omeprazole 20mg) every morning to treat GERD. I have about 10 more days. I would also like to take zantac ( ranitidine 150mg) every night. Is it safe to take ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Charles S Narasi MD

Hi, I was diagnosed with GERD a few years ago. I have bad anxiety . I heard this can make GERD ... taking Zantac 150mg twice daily, which helps with bloating . Not sure if this could be something more ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Charles S Narasi ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Nishad BN MD

Four days have had gerd r side tenderness in flank gagging in morning. I started Prilosec this a.m.....? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nishad BN ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ronald Schubert MD

Hi My name Is XXXXXXX I am having issues with GERD . What i cant figure out is that i have in the last 3 months lost almost 25 pounds since 9/1/15. I have had issues with GERD previously, but nothing ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ronald Schubert ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Muhammad Ahmad MD

I have a medical Hx of DM 2, GERD, and HTN. I was recently dx with duodenitis, gastritis, esophagitis, and hiatal hernia. My GERD is controlled by Prilosec and Zantac. I am concerned because I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ahmad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

am and gavascon as needed. Nebulizer for asthma. Cough is worse in the cold but also seems gerd related. I m a mess. Have Barretts and Gerd. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash MD

Hello I have and am being treated for GERD and IBS. I take prilosec BID, zantac 300mg hs and ... whiplash. My diarrhea is better but my Gerd wakes me at night. Would I be better served with... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash ( Ophthalmologist)
Dr. Pallavi.m MD

I was taking omeprazole for GERD . I was doing fine on it. I was told to go to Zantac or Pepcid by my pharmacy or doctor, I can t remember. I am back to GERD problems on Zantac. I do have some... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pallavi.m ( Anesthesiologist)
Dr. M Y Shareef MD

I developed GERD because I came down with carpal tunnel syndrome and I was taking 6 Motrin a day for about a month. I have been taking one Prilosec a day since November. My doctor wants me to ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. M Y Shareef ( General Surgeon)