Hi all, I've been taking Prevacid (with 150mg Zantac at night) for about 6 months with no success for what manifests most often as a feeling of furball in the throat, but can also be pain in the middle of my back and at times more traditional "heartburn." I've tried a whole bunch of other remedies, changed diet, and taking Gaviscon Advance for sleeping (and using a wedge) does help, but during the day I still have problems. Unfortunately I haven't had an endoscopy in awhile. I had one about 2 years ago when I was having much less frequent symptoms and it was fine, so my GI doc pooh-poohed me when I saw him last. My regular doc now wants me to try Dexilant which I guess is like a stronger version of Prevacid (it time-releases twice over a 24-hr period)? Has anyone tried this? Hate the idea of being on a stronger PPI but I'll try anything if it might help.
Sorry never heard of that one
I have tried Dexilant for the symptoms of LPR and it did nothing. Also ranitidine (Zantac)150mg and Gaviscon et al . None proved effective. Still looking for something that will provide relief.
Mabe you should of try it what's works you one mite not work for another give it a go