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PPI Generic Vs Brand Name

juiajoy83
juiajoy83
I'd like to know if any of you have noticed a difference in generic vs the actual brand of a ppi? I'm on a generic version of Protonix, and wodering if it's just as effective? It's day two and haven't noticed much of a difference. Just would love some input on this. Thanks!

-Julia
Nina1959
Nina1959
PPI meds can take 3-5 days to kick in.
I've never noticed a difference between reg and generic.
juiajoy83
juiajoy83
Thanks for the reply! I'm hoping this stuff kicks in soon. My stomach seems to be okay but the acid up the throat and sore scratchy throat is not subsiding. I'll just wait it out
Nina1959
Nina1959
Do remember that while the ppi med will eventually calm down the acid, that doesn't necessarily mean it will cut down on the reflux. You may still have reflux it just won't be as acidic.
If you aren't already, you may wish to try the usual things for reflux as well. sleeping up higher, either by raising the bed or being on pillows (doesn't work quite as well but better than nothing).... drinking no hot, caffeine or soda at all after about 6 hrs before bed. In fact eating and drinking nothing but water for the last 2 yrs before bed. Avoiding foods that loosen the sphincter like chocolate, ice cream, greasy food. Just some thoughts, if you're already on the case and doing it, my apologies.
littlemart
littlemart
Nina how do those foods that you mentioned loosen the sphincter? I never heard that before. Just wondering. My LES is working, but not working properly.