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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Nexium v Prilosec and Prevacid
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Nexium v Prilosec and Prevacid
by Donna6700, Oct 22, 2009 03:05PM
I have been told I need to take Prilosec ("for life"), along with Bentyl and a couple of other antispasmodics. Within the last few months, Prilosec et al is not doing same job. I am very bloated every day-Gas X helps but I take 3Xday. I can feel the food coming back up. I read Prilosec and Prevacid are about the same. What about Nexium-can it work better, cut down constipation, cramping, gas bloating, spasms?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 01, 2009 02:46AM
, Nov 01, 2009 02:46AM
Hi,
If you find PPI relieved your symptoms initially then you can continue taking it.
Nexium is better than prilosec. So you can taken Nexium if you dont find any relief with Prilosec.
If you find PPI relieved your symptoms initially then you can continue taking it.
Nexium is better than prilosec. So you can taken Nexium if you dont find any relief with Prilosec.
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