severe reflux esophagitis?

have you considered prilosec otc instead? that is what my FIL did. its pretty cheap.

Well you should know by now that if its going to happen to anyone its going to be you. I know what you are talking on the price. So sorry.

The otc is only 20mgs. and the adult dosage with prescription is 40mgs.

Oh, my. It must be so so frustrating….another prevacid rx to pay for every month. But, at least it’s treatable and hopefully you will only need it for a few months or you can use OTC Prilosec instead.

Good luck. I hope you’re feeling better soon.

Christine — I actually received the same diagnosis about 3 months ago, and my GI put me on Zegerid (after both Prevacid and Nexium didn’t work for me). I have pretty good insurance but the Zegerid is still so expensive. (And I cannot do the Prilosec because without the buffer in the Zegerid I get severe stomach pain). Anyway, they also found that I had a bad gallbladder (only functioning at 6.5% capacity), so I had that out 8 weeks ago. My GI said that especially in women around their 40s that reflux often can be associated with gallbladder disease. He seems to think that within a few more months post-surgery I may not need any reflux meds anymore. I sure hope so!!

ohhh so sorry you will get over it, what you have dealt with youre children will only make you stronger!!!! best wishes