I don't really have a preference based on whether I like one more or less than the other, but more of one based on costs. Your best bet for effective birth control is a hormonal IUD. Thank you so much!!!Hi! There's absolutely nothing wrong with doubling up though - if you feel more comfortable using a second method as backup then that's great. They are over 99% effective and they’re long lasting, typically 5 years. The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed. Super convenient, great customer service, fast shipping. We don't have a lot of money; but should it occur, we should have enough.And yeah, I'll try the pharmacy next time I have a question (a little apprehensive since they gave me such a hard time with my Rx, but it's worth a try).I'm a pharmacist. I trust he recommended Prilosec based on what he saw [in me], but I am wondering if he and/or other GI doctors think Ranitidine does not measure up compared to other heartburn/acid solutions?What you are asking is a little hard due to your question being asking us to explain why your physician has a preference for Prilosec over Zantac.I found a couple of physicians in a medical archive discussing the pros and cons of the two.Prilosec Prevacid, Aciphex are proton pump inhibitors (PPI), drugs that are very effective in shutting down acid production by the stomach. But again, the RNP/nurses never asked me anything more than what strength and how frequently (I told them only when I need it; vague but no further questions)And thank you for the pep talk! It is stupid. Problems with this:

For e.g. All around a great service. Ask a doctor or medical professional on Reddit! TMI time! Is any affect the aspirin had negligible or significant? You may be able to get your birth control pills right away during your appointment. After you get on birth control, try to keep a diary/log of your symptoms/side effects. Easy and quick! We have talked about our accident plan; and we both agree on it completely.
I've been extremely religious about taking the pill, and neither my fiance and I want to use condoms anymore (been using them for about 12 years, only 2 accidents with only one really needing Plan B), and I know they are more effective than condoms, but how do I help myself get over that mental block of fear (keep in mind I have no money for therapy)?Forgive all my questioning; I can't really call PP until Monday (and even then I wait on the phone for an hour+ at their regional call center), and the nurses they sent in to talk to me about my pills were trainees that started that week, that talked over each other and told me basically Reclipsen is 98% effective, but I'll probably get pregnant on the pill, so I'll need to use a condom always.I am extremely scared that I wasn't protected last night despite being on pill #9, so any help would be appreciated (and 3 weeks is a long wait for a more definitive answer via HPT)! Can you ditch condoms safely? Prilosec and other PPI drugs are most effective during the day, especially after meals. I never even had so much as a pregnancy scare.

The doctor responded with a an "eh" that was somewhere between indifference and disdain. Catherine. I had Ranitidine prescribed to me back in Sept for a chronic cough I had from June-Sept, because my PCP thought heartburn could be a contributing factor.

Reason: I could just take birth control.
Yes. I had diarrhea/mild vomiting Thursday morning, 12 hours after taking the pill; but I figured I was alright since most say 4-6 hours after the pill is the minimum, so it was probably long absorbed since then. It turned out that a visit to an English-speaking doctor and buying birth control … Therefore maximal round the clock acid suppression is achieved by using a PPI such as Prilosec two or three times a day before meals and a H2-receptor-blocker such as Zantac at bedtime.Prilosec has been shown to be more effective at acid suppression hence your current physicians bias towards it, but as this physician states it has is draw backs when using it at night, and that is where the Zantac(Ranitidine) shines.I personally would rather take Prilosec than Zantac, and I think your physician feels that way too. All flaired medical professionals on this subreddit are verified by the mods.Press J to jump to the feed. Yes. This contaminant is known to cause cancer. The pharmacist reassured me that I was okay and hearing it from a professional really set my mind at ease!Thank you for the response! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts one friend needs birth control pills to manage cysts, and wound up developing new ones after waiting weeks for her pills to be sent from the US and cleared through EU customs. He told my ride home (I had conscious sedation) that I should take Prilosec OTC once daily. Kimberly. If you do definitely want to ditch the condoms, perhaps using withdrawal as a kind-of backup method might help to ease you into it?Thank you :) Yeah, I know they are located by the local college and used to getting in teens/young women that may not be as paranoid/diligent as I, but when I went back to straighten out my Rx a couple hours later, I told the RN that I know they are in training and otherwise they did great (vitals, pre-screening, etc), but they are confusing caution with public school sex-ed fear tactics :PAs for backup I'm looking into it until I'm more comfortable with the idea, possibly pulling out to get used to it, maybe spermicide for a VERY limited run (since I know it can mess with the ph down there). Most people don’t need pelvic exams in order to get birth control pills. They went to school to study drugs, know how they work, & what affects them. And guess what? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts You've taken 7+ pills consecutively. That is why they are taken just prior to meals. If you bring this aspect up to your physician he might be more pliable to prescribing your preferred antacid which I am assuming is Zantac since you are asking why you didn't get it this time.Thanks for the info, it helps me understand which I should be taking and why. No one would rely on it if that were the case. Ask yourself whether you get the worse heartburn after you eat or when you are asleep at night.