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Hi there~~ I’ve been taking Prevacid 30 mg once/day for several months now, and at first it was great; solved the acid problems that Zantac couldn’t touch anymore.  Now it’s almost as worthless as the Zantac was. In August, my insurance started fussing about the Prevacid, wanting a letter from my doctor.  That took awhile, and in the meantime, my doc called in a scrip for Protonix.  I didn’t know about that, so was surprised when I picked it up, but wound up not having to take it, as I got a month’s worth of Prevacid samples from my doc to tide me over until insurance got over themselves and approved the Prevacid for a year. Now, however, I’m considering taking the Protonix to see if it will be any better than the Prevacid.  Opinions?  I’ve read the prescribing info on it, and am a little concerned about the possible allergic reactions they mention, rare though they may be.  Also, I take Zoloft and Topamax.   From the sounds of it, those won’t interact with Protonix, but could anyone verify that in English?  LOL Thanks for any info/experiences, Tami

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi there~~ I’ve been taking Prevacid 30 mg once/day for several months now, and at first it was great; solved the acid problems that Zantac couldn’t touch anymore.  Now it’s almost as worthless as the Zantac was. In August, my insurance started fussing about the Prevacid, wanting a letter from my doctor.  That took awhile, and in the meantime, my doc called in a scrip for Protonix.  I didn’t know about that, so was surprised when I picked it up, but wound up not having to take it, as I got a month’s worth of Prevacid samples from my doc to tide me over until insurance got over themselves and approved the Prevacid for a year. Now, however, I’m considering taking the Protonix to see if it will be any better than the Prevacid.  Opinions?  I’ve read the prescribing info on it, and am a little concerned about the possible allergic reactions they mention, rare though they may be.  Also, I take Zoloft and Topamax.  From the sounds of it, those won’t interact with Protonix, but could anyone verify that in English?  LOL Thanks for any info/experiences, Tami

My doctor told Me that if 30mg of Prevacid did not work that further testing would be needed… In other words, you probably have a more serious condition than simple heartburn…

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What are you eating with the Prevacid? I know alot of people who get on these drugs who still think they can eat out at Chilli’s and other places. Fact is stomach problems require lifestyle changes and returning to a natural diet. Sure its okay to reward yourself sometimes. Have you changed your diet completely?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi there~~ I’ve been taking Prevacid 30 mg once/day for several months now, and at first it was great; solved the acid problems that Zantac couldn’t touch anymore.  Now it’s almost as worthless as the Zantac was. In August, my insurance started fussing about the Prevacid, wanting a letter from my doctor.  That took awhile, and in the meantime, my doc called in a scrip for Protonix.  I didn’t know about that, so was surprised when I picked it up, but wound up not having to take it, as I got a month’s worth of Prevacid samples from my doc to tide me over until insurance got over themselves and approved the Prevacid for a year. Now, however, I’m considering taking the Protonix to see if it will be any better than the Prevacid.  Opinions?  I’ve read the prescribing info on it, and am a little concerned about the possible allergic reactions they mention, rare though they may be.  Also, I take Zoloft and Topamax.   From the sounds of it, those won’t interact with Protonix, but could anyone verify that in English?  LOL Thanks for any info/experiences, Tami

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I have been on Protonix off and on for a couple of years.  Sadly, it is true…no ppi is gonna do the trick without serious dietary changes.  I have been in denial, but recently I think I have woken up. Protonix works pretty well and I have had no side effects.  When my diet was crazy, I would think the drug wasn’t working anymore.  I tried Nexium and Prilosec at different times.  AFTER 1 WEEK…NO ACID REFLUX…BUTTTTT in it’s place this feeling that my food wasn’t digesting.  I couldn’t even burp if I wanted to.  It was soooo miserable.  Both times it went away when I got back on Protonix after a couple of days.  I now keep a food journal and I must say that the most significant thing I have noticed:  if I eat small amounts at a time, I have so little problem.  If I eat alot at one sitting, it is NO BUENO!!!!  I would not hesitate to try Protonix….I think it works really well if your diet is right.

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