DEAR DR. GOTT: Because of acid reflux that I couldn’t control through diet and over-the-counter medicines, my doctor had me on 40 milligrams of Nexium daily. I took this for many years, but now my insurance no longer covers it, and I cannot afford to pay out of pocket. Now my doctor has suggested using over-the-counter Prilosec. The daily dose is 20 milligrams, and the package states that it should be taken for only 14 days at a time.
When I called my doctor about this, he said it was OK to take it daily just as I had taken the Nexium. My question to you: Is it really OK? Should I also be increasing the dosage to 40 milligrams or leave it at 20? [Read more...]
Talk to doctor about meds
February 13, 2010 By