When Zantac stops working

tourqeyes · February 2014

seriously, wtf? What am I suppose to do when my Zantac stops working and even taking tums on top of it does nothing????

I want to rip my esophagus out right now. It's going to be a long 5 months.

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

Try prilosec, they have different active ingredients

Ecomom17 · February 2014

Oh, that sucks. I feel your pain. I second what kimberly said. Ranitidine (Zantac) worked for me last preg. until maybe the last month or so and then NOTHING worked, but I don't think I tried Prilosec. I will have to keep that in mind for myself.

You can also try pineapple/papaya enzyme tablets. They helped me somewhat. Also, it sounds weird, but you might try a spoonful of apple cider vinegar. It can help stop your stomach from overproducing acid.

Does when you eat seem to affect anything or is it just constant heartburn? I can't eat too soon before bed or lie down right after. Ice cream helps reduce the burn, too.

purplekuda · February 2014

My OB prescribed nexium for me and said its safe, but I was on it prior and nothing else helped!

emy730 · February 2014

Ugh I sooo feel your pain! I'm not getting heartburn, but reflux and the Zantac does nothing anymore.

I have tried eating ripe, cut up papaya and it does wonders for awhile.

I'm going to try the chiro. I read they can adjust something near your smooth muscles that helps the relax and work properly.

beff12 · February 2014

I've been taking a prescription acid reducer for the past year and a half or so. It's called Aciphex and is a higher powered Zantac basically. It's helped me a lot - maybe you could get a prescription for it.

Natdubs · February 2014

Prilosec is not rated safe for pregnancy. I take prescription protonix(sp?) but have severe reflux all the time from spending too many years taking anti inflammatories. I still need to take tums sometimes, but don't even want to think about how bad my symptoms would be without the protonix.

TurtleMonsters · February 2014

I thought zantac (ranitidine and H2 blocker) and prilosec/prevacid (lansoprazole/omaprazole an H1 blocker) worked differently...therefore are not necessarily interchangeable?

nolongerdinks · February 2014

My OB have me a RX for something stronger than Zantac...don't remember the name though. I used it during my last pregnancy when 2 Zantac daily wasn't cutting it anymore. It was such a relief!

INmommy871278 · February 2014

I would call the OB and see if they can recommend something and/or get you a script for something. Also, keep in mind what you eat, dairy can cause acid reflux as well as obvious things like carbonated beverages, citruses, hot dogs, bologna, etc.

lamarei · February 2014

Prescription from your OB

tourqeyes · February 2014

I see my doc on Tuesday, this will be a main topic of conversation. Last pregnancy Zantac was more than enough. This time....nothing. Sigh. Thanks all!

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