Is there a non-prescription alternative to Nexium / esomeprazole magnesium?

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I take Nexium 20mg and due to a change in how my doctor will do repeats it is going to cost me $50+ for this script. I have stopped taking this tablet until I have symptons and have found I need only to take one tablet once about every 6 days. I am curious as to if I really need this prescription (and it's associated cost) and can take an over the counter medication instead.

What I am after is recomendations on what to use? Is it as simple as using Quikeze or Mylanta or something stronger. Or should I just suffer the cost and continue the prescription of Nexium?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

There are a lot of OTC meds for this health problem, but none seem to work on me as well as Nexium. You might try some of the others and if they don't work, you can go back to Nexium. Pepcid, Prilosec, Zantac and probably others.

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Is there a non-prescription alternative to Nexium / esomeprazole magnesium?
I take Nexium 20mg and due to a change in how my doctor will do repeats it is going to cost me $50+ for this script. I have stopped taking this tablet until I have symptons and have found I need only to take one tablet once about every 6 days. I am curious as to if I really need this prescription...

Anonymous · Answer

I;t is not known what for you are taking Nexium/esomeprazole magnesioum.  If you will tell the your problem then some medicine or alternative/ alternative medicines can be suggested. With regards and thanks.

peopleslouie60 · Answer

prolisec is overthe counter medicine is cheaper than nexium

silverpatty · Answer

for acid reflux, try prilosec otc(over the counter) i have acid reflux to, but havent taken any medication in a while, i chose to ignore it.

Is there a non-prescription alternative to Nexium / esomeprazole magnesium?

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