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Prilosec for Reflux

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One of my babies has just been changed to Prilosec compounded instead of zantac since it was not working, it has been about 3 days now and he seems to be much worse, will it take time to get adjusted to the medicine or should I call the pedi again? It seemed that zantac worked immediately when the babies started it.  I have also read that they can take both medicines, but my pedi told me to stop the zantac.  Can someone school me on Prilosec...


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Re: Prilosec for Reflux

  • ppantsppants member
    Zantac alone wasn't enough for my two.  They were on both zantac and prevacid.  I don't have any experience w/prilosec.  I'd call the dr again.  Sounds like they need *both* medicines.  GL and hope you all get some relief soon!
    Wendy Twins 1/27/06. DS and DD
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  • Temp159135562506975Temp159135562506975 member

    prilosec can take a few days to build up enough in the system. I used to sell Prevacid- this was one of the big differences in the 2 drugs... prevacid's bioavailability was 80% on day one... prilosec was really low- took 5 days to ramp up to that... so give it a couple more days. Your baby might need a higher dose, too.... or ask to switch to prevacid.

    my son actually didn't do as well on prevacid once/day as he did with zantac 3x's a day (go figure)... it takes some trial and error to figure out what will do the best for your baby. I hope it works fast- reflux SUCKS.

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