Nexium over the counter

[hitch0403]

I am sure most of you know Nexium treats acid reflux and recently i have heard it can be purchased over the counter.

Has anyone tried it and if so what results have you gotten?

Thanx in advance.

[sherryinutah]

I don't use any 'over the counter' anything for digestive system problems.  I drink peppermint tea and ginger tea because they both do amazing things for me.

Good luck finding something that works well for you.   

[sgluckadoo]

My doctor has me on the generic prilosec, which is the same family of drug as Nexium. They are both PPI's. I wouldn't take them unless you have been diagnosed with GERD or LPR and a doctor has told you to take them.

[autumnsparklemom]

When it was still a prescription - I was prescribed this years ago for stomach issues. Nexium gave me horrible abdominal pain. I had to quit using it because this medication brought me to my knees in pain. I use prilosec instead.

[beatsdrop]

Works well with my acid reflux for well over a day.

[lguzman1]

My doctor once gave me some samples of Nexium to take. I didn't really see any difference of the generic one. But I notice that I was getting really bad stomach aches and after a year o so I finely told my doctor and he said it was the medication for my stomach and he told me not to take it anymore I feel better now.

[hitch0403]

I thank those that have chimed in so far and any future comments.

It seems there is some mixed reaction here.I have been taking extra strength Pepcid over the counter.I paid $20 for 50 pills at CVS.

Pepcid seems to work ok for me but it doesnt last all day and i dont wanna take more than 1 pill per day.

I hate swallowing pills too and letting Pepcid melt in my mouth isnt as bad a taste as some other pills.

Thanx again.

[6265AT99]

Yes you can buy it over the counter and it works just as good as the original RX.

[patycake56]

Yes ive heard about it being bought over the counter but I take 40 mgs so I still use a prec