Pepcid, 40mg every night is far safer than proton pump inhibitors, which were originally to be used no longer than 6 weeks. For a reason. But like Tylenol, which rheumatologists were prescribing in massive amounts to their patients, as a “safer” alternative to aspirin and nsaids, until it was killing them by destroying their livers, proton pump inhibitors have found to be dangerous, long-term.
I have GERD and the available OTC PPIs lose effectivness after a few rounds anyway. The one that didn’t is perscription only and insurane won’t cover it. So it is pepsid now for me anyway.
Totally, totally agree. PPIs are for short term use only but the gastroenterologists will not tell you that. It is a cash cow and a despicable drug.
Baking soda and water works better.
I had Pepcid prescribed in the past and was allergic to it. So they prescribed Nexium and it was awesome. After a month or two my insurance wouldn’t cover it.