Prilosec for Reflux

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Hi -

started Prilosec at 9 years of age (he is 16 now) . He is still on

the same dose - 10mg per day. Our insurance no longer wanted to cover

Prilosec because there is an OTC version now. However, the OTC version is

20mg and is a tablet. needs the capsules that are prescription only

because he opens the capsules and swallows the granules (they clog the

g-tube). Our ped spent 20 minutes negotiating with our insurance, but now

we're good to go ) I think we are on Prilosec because it was just new

then (we had previously been on Tagamet).

Good luck-

Yuka

Prilosec for Reflux

> This is directed to Carmen's mom (and any other kids on meds for reflux).

>

> At what age did Carmen start Prilosec? The only reason I ask is that

Evan is on generic Prevacid. Our insurance company recently sent a letter

stating they wouldn't cover another Prevacid Rx until we tried generic

Prilosec for something like 90 days...you know, the usual cutting cost

routine--which I do understand their point of view. Evan's pediatrician

would not change him from Prevacid. He told me that Prilosec and Nexium

both are not approved for pediatric use. He was going to write a letter to

the insurance company.

>

> Just curious about this.

>

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[Guest guest]

This is directed to Carmen's mom (and any other kids on meds for reflux).

At what age did Carmen start Prilosec? The only reason I ask is that Evan is

on generic Prevacid. Our insurance company recently sent a letter stating they

wouldn't cover another Prevacid Rx until we tried generic Prilosec for something

like 90 days...you know, the usual cutting cost routine--which I do understand

their point of view. Evan's pediatrician would not change him from Prevacid.

He told me that Prilosec and Nexium both are not approved for pediatric use. He

was going to write a letter to the insurance company.

Just curious about this.

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