I was prescribed today. The Dr didn't tell me whether to still continue taking Prilosec. What should i?

Question

What should I do? Just take the Reglan?

Answer 1

I think your question is incomplete, but are you saying that your MD prescribed you Reglan, and you are currently taking Prilosec?

If so, here is a little info. Prilosec is a medicine to decrease the amount of acid in your stomach. It is in a class of drug's called proton pump inhibitor's (PPI's). Reglan is in a different class of drug's and it's mechanism of action has nothing to do with the amount of acid in your stomach. Reglan increases motility in your upper GI system (makes food/drink/anything else swallowed move more quickly through your stomach and the beginning of your small intestine.) Reglan is most commonly used for people who get nauseated/queasy after eating. This is often caused by a condition called gastropheresis, which is a fancy word for a 'slow moving' stomach. What is meant by that is what you take in by mouth 'sit's' in your stomach for a longer time than the average person, which can cause nausea/queasiness. Check w/ your MD to make sure, but I would take both of the drugs, as they perform two separate functions. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

They're completely different types of drugs, with different actions. Moreover, the combination is an exceptionally common one. Chances are far and away that he meant for you to take both, but it certainly won't hurt to call the office and ask.

Answer 3

Prilosec is a drug called a proton pump inhibitor. Used for treating gastric reflux and ulcers. They're very safe and have virtually no interactions with anything on the face of the planet. This is in stark contrast to the H2-antagonists like Zantac.

Reglan is a drug for nausea. You should be pretty safe taking them together, but as always get ahold of your doctor if you're worried. As long as your doctor was aware you're taking Prilosec, and gave you the Reglan (same doctor I hope), there shouldn't be a thing to worry about. He probably didn't even consider it worth mentioning.

Answer 4

call your doctor's office and ask. He or she is the one familiar with you. I could tell you yes or no but either way with no information any answer here would be completely arbitrary.