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Posted 9/25/2013 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Quincy,

So my gastritis update.  Dr. pushed hard for me to do the prilosec otc 2/day.  So I reluctantly did it and it took about 2 weeks for the initial issue to subside.  I took it for another week after (total 3 weeks) and I started to get new stomach pain and nausea.  Pharmacist thought it could be from the Prilosec building in my system and I have this as a side effect.

I told the Dr. and he agree to let me just do Zantac.  I am wondering....what dosage did you do for this issue.  I see in your sig that you take 150mg.  Do you mean 75 two times a day or 150 two times a day?  I am wondering b/c I am a bit gun shy after my heavy prilosec dose and now a new problem develops so I just wanted your input.  He is opting for 150mg 2/day.

thanks,

B

Posted 9/25/2013 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Prilosec and Zantac work differently. I think Zantac is a good starter med.

I started with 75mg twice a day and then increased it to 150mg twice a day as per my doctor's prescription.
But, I didn't have gastritis...I had reflux induced laryngitis. I did lower the dosage to 150mg at night and sometimes increase it to twice a day.

I still have reflux, but I haven't lost my voice...so that's a good thing.

One thing about it is that it can quicken the gastro tract a bit in some people. So, if you notice that at 2x daily, maybe cut it back to 1x.

All you can do is try it.

q
Posted 9/25/2013 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Q. I so didn't want to start w/ a ppi, but my dr was so pro ppi and I was so uncomfortable, I did it. I think I will start w/ 75 2X/day Zantac and go from there. Hopefully after 3 weeks of Prilosec 20mg 2X/day..it at least started the healing. Hopefully Zantac will clear the rest up. Good to know about quickening the gi tract possibly. UC is quiet (knock wood) and I don't want to mess that up.

Thanks again for all of your ongoing support :)
B
Posted 9/25/2013 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Q. I so didn't want to start w/ a ppi, but my dr was so pro ppi and I was so uncomfortable, I did it. I think I will start w/ 75 2X/day Zantac and go from there. Hopefully after 3 weeks of Prilosec 20mg 2X/day..it at least started the healing. Hopefully Zantac will clear the rest up. Good to know about quickening the gi tract possibly. UC is quiet (knock wood) and I don't want to mess that up.

Thanks again for all of your ongoing support :)
B
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