I've been taking Prilosec for about 5yrs now and think that my body has become immune to it or something. To avoid the doctor again, is there something I can get over the counter?
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I've actually been taking it longer than that. But every time I go to the doctor he asks if I'm still getting by with one a day?
That leads me to believe that you can either build up an immunity or perhaps your body compensates and tries harder to make acid.
Either way, it suspect its not uncommon. I also suspect a higher dosage is sometimes prescribed. Prilosec is OTC.
The other OTC meds I can think of work differently. ie. they dont stop acid from being made, they stop it from hurting somehow.
I think the best thing would be to check with your doctor. That would be the safest way to decide.
Try taking apple cider vinegar-it's effective and cheap!
There are a couple of OTC drugs for heartburn and acid reflux available. Keep in mind though that they are not as strong as prescriptions and you would have more options on the prescription level. There's Pepcid Complete.I think they're several varieties of it on the shelves, Tagament, Ranitadine, and Priolsec OTC. Hopefully one of these will help, but be careful. If they don't, see a doctor. Severe Acid Reflux can cause erosion in your esophagus. I had that happen and had to have a scope down my throat and a tear repaired. Good luck and I hope this helps!
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