Zantac

Jenrn2203

Our peanut started on Zantac now since our nicu didn't treat her reflux , she was discharged Monday and I took her to her ped and she's on Zantac twice daily now, anyone find it help ful?

DrRx

We did.  It made a world of a difference for our preemie.  However, it might be a few days before you see relief from it. 

=Lee=B

Yes.  My 35w0d baby went from her usual happy self to a screaming in pain baby from reflux at around 6weeks.  Zantac helped her return to her normal self.  We had to go back to be weighed and get new prescription every 2 weeks as she outgrew her dose and symptoms would return.

We just switched over to prevacid this morning.  Our specialist said that almost all babies become resistant to Zantac after 2 months.  So keep an eye on it and if you notice it isn't working as well despite new dosing ask about a switch.

(btw, I thought the Zantac was bad, the prevacid is way worse and she takes 3x the dose...poor thing)

Nita14701

It is weight sensitive though. So once it starts working for a while and you notice it stops working as well, it might be time for an adjustement if LO gained a decent amount of weight.