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Are there any otc medications that can be taken for upset stomach and hearburn after bariatric surgery? pepto-bismo?
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Prevacid, (lansoprazole) Prelosec.: Have very small meals. Watch what you eat. You can take Prevacid (lansoprazole) or prelosec otc as needed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Heartburn: If Omeprazole isn't relieving symptoms, try different ppi like Prevacid (lansoprazole) or h2 blocker like zantac/axid/pepcid or antacids or pepto bismol. If using otc meds (ppis/h2 blockers) double dose to equal prescription dose. Also avoid food triggers: acidic/fried/fatty/greasy/ spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, soft drinks. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after eating. If problem persists, see doc 4 more help.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Several: You could try prosec otc (a ppi), or an h2 blocker like zantac (ranitidine) or Pepcid (both otc) and for immediate relief Tums usually works well. Or pepto would be fine too.
Answered 2/18/2015
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