- ana test 3rd July 2005
... A sed test showed no inflamation. despite being on prevacid still having inflamation of stomach issues was told ... to take metamucil seems to make the issues worse. prevacid never helped the constipation issues and stomach....
- Anyone taking Pantoloc(Protonix)? 3rd July 2005
... take it in the morning it still works all day.
Prevacid gave me leg pains and did not relieve the lump in...
- Peptic ulcer advice needed 2nd July 2005
... with a peptic ulcer. She was prescribed 30 mg of prevacid and told to come back in two weeks. She was told to...
- Diagnosed with Gastritis Today....HELP 1st July 2005
... they told me to carry tums around and they put him in prevacid . The problems didn't stop but stayed the same so we...
- reading alot about gasritis 28th June 2005
... or bacteria infections. and bile reflux. I was on prevacid and fetl so sick taken it had to stop. Now I dont...
... Dee77. Did you take antibiotics as well as the Prevacid for the H.Pylori?
Anything I've read about H.Pylori...
- Mastica-should I take it? 28th June 2005
... suppose to take that stuff to help gasritis(nexium or prevacid or whatever)what is he giving you for gasritis?...
- Tired of Doctors! 23rd June 2005
... I am there too. It is stress and gasritis(been on prevacid for years)had to stop it, making me sick. thryoid...
- Hida SCAN wCCK 23rd June 2005
... help. The first time my gastenterologist gave me some prevacid but I knew the whole time it didn't have anything...
- 7yr old has h pylori Help anyone mom worried 21st June 2005
... at xmas time we treated her with 2 antibotics and prevacid . now she is having some signs of it coming back. her...
- hernia? gastritis? going crazy here :( 20th June 2005
... time. He started me on Pantoloc, then moved me to Prevacid when that didn't do anything. Finally he put me on...
- gall bladdder or what?..i'm clueless 20th June 2005
... and gas but nobody responded. Since I switched from Prevacid to Prilosec, I have had this pain on and off for a...
- Stomach Burning/Pain 19th June 2005
... for a couple weeks and also a anti acid pill like Prevacid . I think the reason they tell you that about Pepto...
- Prevpac 17th June 2005
... day for 14 days of PEVPAC and then 30 days of taking PREVACID only. So far no problem but have only taken 4 pills...
... unpleasant.
A PrevPac is actually a combination of Prevacid and the antibiotics Amoxil and Biaxin.
Biaxin is ... As far as foods, grapefruit can interact with the Prevacid and Biaxin....
- gasrtis 15th June 2005
... still have stomach inflamation(gasritis)have been on prevacid . Also had a sedimentation rate done and was normal...
- ulcer or something else? 14th June 2005
... sure if it is a bacteria induced ulcer. Put me on Prevacid for 4-6 weeks. So my question is, should a GI tract...
... sure if it is a bacteria induced ulcer. Put me on Prevacid for 4-6 weeks. So my question is, should a GI tract...
- gasritis 3rd June 2005
... with elimation issues.)She told me to continue with prevacid . I have been on this forever(problem is just worse ... have had this 2 times in the past before. When i take prevacid i get really really cold and doc could not tell me...
- Excess Stomach Gas 24th May 2005
... etc. and nothing seems to work. I have tried Gas-X, Prevacid , and another Poton Pump Inhibitor and that doesn't...
- Functional Dyspepsia? 16th May 2005
... try next? Recently, I have done the Mastica Gum, Prevacid , Primal Defense, Charcol Tabs and a medical food called...
- Aloe juice polysaccaride benefits 12th May 2005
... the a.m. and 2 in the p.m. i have stopped taking prevacid , but i do take something like zantac in the morning...
- Heart or bowel problems?? 8th May 2005
... safe side. Are you taking a PPI (Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid , Aciphex or Protonix)? You might ask your doc about...
- ?Gastroparesis? 29th April 2005
... this. The pain continued and they gave her Zelnorm, Prevacid for the IBS - no help. The only relief that she's...
- Digestive Problems + PVCs? 26th April 2005
... hours after I it.
I also take magnesium and the Prevacid that comes with the prevpac. When my stomach is fine...
- Gastritis, IBS, GERD, Hiatal Hernia...Please Help. 24th April 2005
... really bad. My doctor thought it was GERD and put me on Prevacid 30mg once per day and sent me for Upper GI. It came ... Colonoscopy (due to family history) and put me on the Prevacid 2x daily. I felt a little relief for a week or 2 and ... instead of better. I was recently switched off the Prevacid to Protonix 40mg 2x daily and since the Endo and Colon...
... No Nexium. Is it really that much different from Prevacid and Protonix? It doesn't seem like acid being belched...
... didn't have luck with Protonix but some swear by it. Prevacid is also popular. Ask your doc if you can add a zantac...
... for all the replies. I've been through Protonix and Prevacid so far. I went to GNC yetserday for Magnesium tablets...
... really bad. My doctor thought it was GERD and put me on Prevacid 30mg once per day and sent me for Upper GI. It came ... Colonoscopy (due to family history) and put me on the Prevacid 2x daily. I felt a little relief for a week or 2 and ... instead of better. I was recently switched off the Prevacid to Protonix 40mg 2x daily and since the Endo and Colon...
- Confused about best time of day to take Nexium 21st April 2005
... me all day. At one point I asked my doctor about prevacid - she said no - nexium is the best to treat any damage...
- Question for Harry 16th April 2005
... This was not being helped by several PPIs-- Prilosec, Prevacid and Aciphix that had been given by a Gastro Doctor...
- Barium X-ray necessary? 14th April 2005
... difficulty with swallowing. Before that, I was on Prevacid for a month because of burning/stabbing stomach aches...
... except my stomach showed a lot of acid. I am back on Prevacid 2X daily.
Thank you
Vince...
- upper abdominal pain 13th April 2005
... taking antacids but that doesn't seem to help. I am on Prevacid for the gastritis and have been on it for about 6...
- Hidascan Results 12th April 2005
... had ultrasound done - no stones - doctor put me on prevacid to see what that would do - pain went away almost...
- Infuriating Gastro Doc Visit! 11th April 2005
... some people need a double dose. He did switch me to Prevacid , which he thinks is just as good and it will be cheaper ... should be grateful for that). And I'll be taking the Prevacid twice a day, which I guess will be a more powerful...
...
Ugh, and I don't know where I got the idea that Prevacid was significantly cheaper than Nexium - boy was I...
... nuts!
I really wanted a prescription myself for Prevacid , but thanks to you, I am now going to go out and try ... buying Prilosec. If it is just like Prevacid , I think maybe I will try it.
When you get your...
... you'd be wise to go with Prilosec (omeprazole) over Prevacid , and see if that works for you. It is SO much cheaper ... because now it looks like I'll be on Prilosec instead of Prevacid . I have to stay on this stuff indefinitely and the...
... with gerd and a hiatal hernia years ago and was on prevacid . well, a few months ago, I started having severe chest...
- Causes of dysphagia? 10th April 2005
... sliding down.
What can cause this symptom? I was on Prevacid for a month (stopped taking it a couple weeks ago ... pain). The dysphagia actually started while I was on Prevacid , and is still here today even though I haven't taken...
- dysphagia for over 2 weeks? 3rd April 2005
... this too, for about 3 weeks now. I'm currently on Prevacid for "gastritis" according to the doctor, but I'm thinking...
- Chronic Worrier 31st March 2005
... an ultrasound, it showed no stones, so he put my on prevacid to see if that would help - it did clear up the problem...
... with an esophagus problem-- she had side effect with Prevacid and was changed to Prilosec and it worked for years ... .
It could be that Prevacid is A PPI that don't work for you???
I wish you...
- Dull stomach ache all day especially after eating meals 26th March 2005
... By the way the pain stopped after I took 4 days of Prevacid .
Then I took the Prevacid when I "remembered...
... responses.
I'm feeling better today (started with the Prevacid again) but I am going to schedule a endoscopy as soon...
... and mild gastritis. I was told to continue taking Prevacid for AT LEAST 6 months. That was it.
I actally...
- Please help! 1 yr and counting! 25th March 2005
... assortment of drugs. Zelnorm, Reglan, Domperidone, Zantac, Prevacid , Nexium, ect. I am really getting depressed on this...
- Diagnosed with gastritis...please read! 25th March 2005
... My story: I have been on prevacid on and off for years. I had an upper gi done, cause ... the stomach being in the way. I was told to continue prevacid . Diagnosis is gasritis. Guess what I dont have the ... just feels swollen. I have been faithfully taking prevacid like the doc said, than i started feeling really sick...
- Difficulty swallowing and feeling of tightness 23rd March 2005
... It just feels very strange.
I am currently on Prevacid 30 mg 2X/daily for what my doctor diagnosed as gastritis ... got to me.
My doctor upped my prescription for Prevacid to 3 months, so I'm pretty much stuck as of this point ... want me to go back at least until I have finished the Prevacid . I have been on it for a few weeks now.
Thank...
... those are symptoms of acid reflux. Try to take your Prevacid regularly, and if it doesn't help then definitely...
- Random body aches H. pylori 20th March 2005
... combine a proton pump inhibitor-- like Prolosec or Prevacid , with Biaxin and Amoxicillin for the cure of ulcers...
- Pain after eating meals? 9th March 2005
... could it be?
My doctor told me to start taking Prevacid and I'm scheduled for a gastroscopy and an abdominal...
- Ulcer healing with PPI alone? 5th March 2005
... not as no tests were done. My doctor prescribed me Prevacid 30 mg to take twice daily. My pain usually feels ... longer time, so my parents want me to keep taking the Prevacid . I've just never had abdominal pain like this before...
- PPI's 23rd February 2005
... devolope-can they find that with a scope? I have been on prevacid forever-still have acid problems. Now I think I have...
- How long does it take for protonix to start curing GERD? 22nd February 2005
... Gerd, you may have to switch PPI like to Aciphex, Prevacid , Nexium... Every BODY is different! Good luck!...
- LPR Treatment 18th February 2005
... did see some redness.) I have read that Nexium and Prevacid may not be as effective for this and is needed in...
- Not so sure it is my Gallbladder.. help, experience??? 15th February 2005
... better. I stayed sick for years and he treated me with Prevacid , I knew something else was wrong that the eyes couldn...
- Abdominal pain for two weeks 13th February 2005
... some sort of viral-related gastritis and put me on Prevacid 2X/day and to stay away from acidic/spicy foods. ...
... Hey all
I'm on my last two pills for the Prevacid , and the stomach pain is still here. I've also noticed...
... and explained what was going on, and he updated my Prevacid prescription to a 1 month supply. I'm a little bit ... what to do. I'm pretty much just stuck taking the Prevacid and seeing how it goes. Any suggestions? I heard...
... What should I do? My mom tells me to keep taking the Prevacid , but this new pain just suddenly came on and hurts...
- Got any ideas! Dr.'s Have given up 9th February 2005
... hits. My dr. is treating me for acid reflux with prevacid but I can't tell any difference. We have tried several...
... with Acid Reflux as a cause. I've tried Protonix, Prevacid , Zantac, Etc. They really don't help much.
I...
- Early fullness and bloating for 2 years! I just want to eat a normal size meal! 9th February 2005
... weeks of 2 antibiotics double dose and a PPI like Prevacid . Then after about a month and being off the PPI for...
- What have been your side effects from Nxium or prevacid? 5th February 2005
... I am on Prevacid and have experienced nausea
and diarhea (sp?). Instead...
... I never had any complications from using Prevacid . I was on it for 3-4 months. Good Luck....
- Nexium Help please 2nd February 2005
... Katt5220, I use Prevacid ....
... I used both and the Prevacid seemed to work better for me....
- How long does it take for ulcers to heal? 2nd February 2005
... they said I probably have gastritis and prescribed prevacid . They also suggested I stop drinking for 4-8 weeks...
- Nausea, bloating, fullness - what is this? 31st January 2005
... told gastritis, reflux, IBS etc. I take carafate and prevacid and xanax....
- Non-H.pylori ulcers 29th January 2005
... and I don't see doc for 3 weeks. I'm currently on Prevacid and am not supposed to have caffeine, alcohol or certain...
- what is a PPI? 27th January 2005
... make them put out less--
The Names of some are Prevacid , Prilosec, Nexium,and Protonix.
All work basically...
- hiatal hernia :( 25th January 2005
... it will come back. They gave me a perscription for prevacid , but it would have cost me $65! I got priolsec OTC...
... than the hernia! The doctor gave me a script for prevacid , but it cost $65! I passed and bought Prilosec. ...
... repeating myself, I just cant get over how much that Prevacid cost, like I don't pay enough for insurance!...
- Off and on nausea, fullness, days of being fine... 20th January 2005
... vomiting at
times and diarrhea (sp?). I am taking Prevacid
and it seems to help some. What are you taking
...
... was thinking that all of them - Zantac, Prilosec, Prevacid , Pepcid - are all the same....
... vomiting at
times and diarrhea (sp?). I am taking Prevacid
and it seems to help some.
Have you had tests...
... Zantac and pepcid are not the same as prevacid ,prilosec.Prevacid and prilosec are ppi's a stronger...
... posts. I have gastritis and IBS and reflux. I take prevacid and carafate (sucralfate) which is a lot like questran...
... deal with gastritis, he agreed; so he gave me some Prevacid to try (Nexium being the next option if the Prevacid ... t do a thing.
But guess what? I took just one Prevacid pill, and already I feel better! I can feel less ... hopes that I'm FINALLY going to get better with the Prevacid .
Full thanks to everybody on this board...I have...
... Glad to hear the prevacid is working for you,i been on it for about a yr with...
... gave me a good result, but some of you told about " Prevacid " (Lansoprazole), I have tried with it... and very ... nice. The Prevacid blocks the acid "generators" as well as Omeprazole ... eat sprouted wheat bread and ask to your doctor for Prevacid ... and all together! Always it is important to avoid...
- Constant burps,regurgitation,difficulty swallowing and blowing nose!?!? Help please? 19th January 2005
... take any medsf or gastroesophogeal reflux....such as prevacid or prilosec or reglan which may help. Also....avoiding...
- What could this be?? 14th January 2005
... why I am Nausea all the time.. I have been put on Prevacid for the time being, and I think it helps. But today...
- How bad is an endoscopy? 13th January 2005
... find out what the problem was. Now I have to take Prevacid , the gastro doc again in 3 weeks followed by another...
- Endoscopy results 8th January 2005
... Thanks for your replies. The Dr. upped my Prevacid dosage to 30MG twice a day. He did do biopsies so...
- H-pylori Treatment 7th January 2005
... positive, but his doctor is only suggesting he take Prevacid . Everywhere I have read says that he should be taking...
... twice and it will not go away. The antibiotics and Prevacid are not working. I feel a specialist is needed to...
... pepto bismol tablets 4x daily
prevacid 2x daily
I do agree this is a pretty scary condition...
... another doctor because your husband needs more than just Prevacid . He does need a course of antibiotics to kill the...
... 10 with the bacteria, with a 0 being the best.
Prevacid , Biaxin & Amoxicillan (Triple Therapy).
Zman...
... i took biaxin and amoxil plus pariet which is like prevacid 2wice a day for 10 days....ya i went back and i have...
- Do meds sometimes need changing? 5th January 2005
... child and zantac stopped working.Was switched to prevacid about 4 yrs ago and it works pretty good.Have no idea...
- This Problems Gone on too long 31st December 2004
... Zantac, then Protonix, then Prilosec, and finally Prevacid which worked wonderful. Had a few "flare ups" probably...
... reflux :) , sorry to say. I ended up preferring Prevacid to all the others, including Nexium because I could ... told my system that ;) . So with the ability to take Prevacid morning & night, I have less severe symptoms and pop...
... morning, 2 beers saturday night and didn't take my prevacid either day. Mine own fault I felt like crap!!
My...
- New to this board 31st December 2004
... really bad acid reflux feeling. My new doctor put me on Prevacid so I'm going to see how that goes. Today I have pain...
- Diet after gallbladder removal 24th December 2004
... I realized later that day that I had not taken my Prevacid in the am. After taking it I began to feel better...
- H.Pylori, ulcers, IBS or worse - please help 19th December 2004
... have been on Donnatol for IBS which I did not have, Prevacid , Nexium, natural remedies, ginger root, Rantiidine...
- Gastroparesis...looks like the best of my life is behind me. 19th December 2004
... gave me a good result, but some of you told about " Prevacid " (Lansoprazole), I have tried with it... and very ... nice. The Prevacid blocks the acid "generators" as well as Omeprazole ... eat sprouted wheat bread and ask to your doctor for Prevacid ... and all together! Always it is important to avoid...
- Post nissen fundoplication questions 9th December 2004
... help much with the GERD at all. I am presently on Prevacid 30mg in am and pm, and Zantac 300mg befero bedtime...
- 2 scopes Monday...Afraid of Cancer. Questions please. 3rd December 2004
... can tell you that Nexium worked better for me than Prevacid , and that the Myralax has me just about symptom free...
- Can Vinegar cure Acid Reflux? 1st December 2004
... nexium didn't do the trick alone. i wondered because prevacid didn't solve mine either.
my problems have gotten...
- Chest pain and tightness in neck 1st December 2004
... find myself feeling anxious as well. I do find that Prevacid has helped wite a bit. Protonix did not work for...
... weeks. That is for the first time in a year. I took prevacid for a year and the symptoms returned. Nexium is great...
- Has anyone had an ulcer without having the H. Pylori bacteria? 16th November 2004
... These ulcers can't be cured with antibiotics. I took Prevacid for several months before the erosion finally went...
- Tomorrow is my dr. appt. 15th November 2004
... mine felt too. still does at times. i am taking prevacid . i ask to cute down to 15 mg at a time. but, enough...
- Has your PPI Resulted in Digestive Problems? 13th November 2004
... PPI? I feel there is a correlation to my 4 weeks on Prevacid , 60 days on Nexium & 4 weeks on Prilosec (for reflux...
- Constant Nausea 9th November 2004
... is needed to control it) like Prilosec, Nexium or Prevacid .
Acid Reflux disease, when not kept under control ... in me. I've gone from Prilosec, to Nexium, to now Prevacid , as my symptoms gradually became too strong for the...
... because they know I have an anxiety problem. Has the prevacid worked to control your nausea?...
- Is this GERD or Gallbladder? 5th November 2004
... attack. They diagnosed GERD and sent me home with Prevacid and Xanax. I had complete relief for about 3 months ... changes, but never go away completely. Still taking Prevacid . Food seems to digest too slowly. Having problems...
- Harry, Suzy and other ... how are you doing? 3rd November 2004
... suggesting taking magnesium. i have stopped taking prevacid . i am taking mag with meals. every now and then...
