Does anyone know if its safe to take all three of these meds together, i know you can take the nexium and zantac for extreme cases of heartburn but is it safe to take the mylanta along with it. I still have extremly bad burning in my chest and back and under my armpits and breatbone?
2007-08-22 08:58:39 · 9 answers · asked by Theresa 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
take the nexium and zantac together, but wait at least one hour after or two hours before to take the mylanta. Mylanta will block the absorption of the other meds. There is no harmful interaction, it's just that mylanta or maalox coat the digestive tract and prevent the absorption of other meds.
2007-08-22 09:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Zantac Vs Nexium
2016-12-18 03:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by giallombardo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I take this occassionally when my heartburn is really bad...I take the OTC 75mg and at 34 weeks I am happy to report my baby is healthy!! If you are unsure of taking 150mg just take 75mg and only take it when you need it...I also try to chew Tums with calcium and I don't lay down for at least 1 to 2 hours after eating...eat smaller meals and drink lots of water too...it should help. I have only had to take the Zantac once in the past month.
2016-04-10 06:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you wanted to do is to take 3 medicines at the same time and I think that is really a risky thing to do. there are some medicines that interact well when taken together and there are some that does not. If you really want to take these medication together, maybe you should got to a doctor and ask about it for you to know if it will be safe for you to take them all together and for you to know what are the possible risks and benefits of it. I have a link here about nexium and I hope it will answer some of your questions.
http://pharmacyescrow.org/s3288-s-NEXIUM.aspx
2015-01-12 01:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When To Take Nexium
2016-10-02 10:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a very serious case of gastroesophageal reflux disease. I think you need stronger or more effective medications than what is available over the counter. Check with your gastroenterologist.
Zantac (and other H2 blockers) could interfere with metabolism of the Nexium. Mylanta and other antacids could interfere with absorption of other drugs as mentioned above.
You might experience anemia on this combination of drugs. By blocking acid secretion, you could decrease iron and vitamin B-12 absorption. Both are necessary to produce healthy, functional red blood cells.
You can minimize acidity by avoiding certain foods (citrus juices, tomatoes, etc.). Eating large quantities of protein can also increase acid secretion, so avoid protein bars and shakes, unless otherwise advised by your physician.
2007-08-22 09:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Gregg 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I have really bad heartburn, I take my regular perscription of protonix, but I also take mylanta. I don' t do this all the time, but for occasional bouts, it does the trick. To be on the safe side, check with your doctor first though.
2007-08-22 09:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by WVPV07 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't take any of these. Your stomach is NEEDING acid. You need to take 2 teaspoons of vinegar in half a glass of water to help your stomach get the digestive acid it needs. Before this, do you chew your food enough? The saliva starts the digestive process. Maybe you are not getting your food broken down enough before it hits your stomach. If you take the drugs you speak of in the question, you are blocking the acid which digests your food. When this food hits the intestines, it will not be absorbed because its not broken down enough. You are, in effect, starving yourself. Besides this treatment, you should try drinking Mona Vie. It is a 100% fruit juice mixture which is primarily a digestive aid. It is wonderful. It will help settle your stomach and get your whole digestive system back on track. Its pricey so maybe you should just buy one bottle and take it for a week. Please STOP taking the drugs. You are really damaging your body.
2007-08-23 02:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by cooker_upper1 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Yes. You can take them together or separately. If its not helping though, perhaps you have something other than heartburn.
2007-08-22 09:03:16 · answer #9 · answered by Knick A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously the problem is not heart burn or esophageal reflux.
You are being treated for symptoms and the drugs are not doing the trick.
It is quite possible you have a rib slightly out of its normal alignment. We see patients like you everyday with the same symptoms and usually the same meds.
You definately need to address the cause.
Do you really think 3 drugs are better than 1? Or maybe the meds aren't working because your problem is not related to heartburn.
2007-08-22 12:40:50 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Tom 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋