My baby (6 wks old) was diagnosed with Reflux. He was on Prilosec compound for a couple of weeks, but we needed to change to Prevacid b/c of concerns over the compounded Prilosec's stability. I have read that you cannot take "too much" of a proton pump inhibitor. I have asked his pediatrician if it is okay to still give him *some* of the Prilosec while we are waiting the (up to) 2 weeks for the Prevacid to start working. He said, "I don't see why not". I want a better answer than that! Hope someone here knows!
2007-02-12 11:43:39 · 5 answers · asked by ellee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I UNDERSTAND you aren't Drs. I guess I should have written: has anyone else done this? I don't think it would HURT him from what I have found on the web and what the Ped said, but there seems to be many differing opinions (from how long it takes to work to what meds you can use together).
2007-02-12 14:24:36 · update #1
The only answer I have is I have acid reflux disease also referred to as gerd (gastro esophageal reflux disease) and prevacid kicked right in and began working immediately for me so I'm rather surprised to hear that it takes 2 weeks. I would think it wiser to give the child the prevacid and watch it closely before administering the prilosec also. I"m no doctor though so it would be wise to ask your pharmacist this question also to be on the safe side. I agree your doctor could have given a better response to your question .
Addition - below is a site at which you can check drug interactions yourself - see for yourself there are no drug interactions between prilosec and previcid so it would be safe to give the baby both. When you reach the page click I agree on the disclaimer and you will be directed the page that you can check drug interactions . Good luck this should calm your fears a bit .
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2007-02-12 11:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact your pharmacist. He should know as well, although he may still refer you back to your doctor. But give it a try. Also ask for the contraindications (contra-indications) sheet for each of the medicines. You may discover something about interaction there, although many pharmacies print this up & include it when they fill the prescription (usually not the complete list). The complete list is found in the original box the medication comes in, but the general public often has problems with medical terminology, so doctors and pharmacists prefer not to give it out, as this can lead to more questions, and more problems with patients or parents.
I forgot to add (everyone gave great answers) that if you aren't completely satisfied with your pediatrician (or your own doctor for that matter), switch...It took me several indifferent doctors ( and quite a few years) before I found a pediatrician who listened to me, and anwered my questions without rushing me out the door to see the next patient.
You can also visit the website for each of the meds.
Hope this helps!
2007-02-12 11:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by 1985 & going strong 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get another opinion from another physician. I would suggest to stop one in order to start another. This is a tiny baby were talking about here. I would want a better answer too.
2007-02-12 11:49:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 19:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHOOOAAA! We aren't doctors!
2007-02-12 11:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋