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A member asked:

Are there any other medications normally prescribed with ppis for gerd? can you just take the ppi only?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES: H-2 BLOCKERS EG: PEPCID AC (OTC) and CARAFATE (sucralfate)....ask your Pharmacist for examples! Hope these two suggestions help! BTW MANY people find they need no more than PPI's!

Answered 1/30/2016

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What is a good alternative to prilosec for gerd. I dont want to take anymore ppis , weaning off prilosec caused me to many polyps in stomach! ?

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I have GERD and have been treated in the past from H Pylori. Last gastroscope I had was 5 years ago and it was clean. I keep worrying about gastric cancer, what are tell tales that I should watch for given that I have GERD for which I take PPIs?

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Have GERD so take PPIs (pantoprazole) daily. Will this affect my absorption of vitamins and nutrients? if so, should I take supplements? Thanks

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