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lynda70899
lynda70899

have asked this question before.  I am on sertraline 100mgs.  Is it safe to take with my GERD?  Any thoughts.  Anyone else have GERD and take sertraline??

thank you

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  • maureen_13203
    maureen_13203 lynda70899

    Posted

    I also suffer acid reflux and I have taken sertraline before although not that high dosage and I was fine
    • maureen_13203
      maureen_13203 lynda70899

      Posted

      I only took 20mg but I don't take it anymore but my doctor said it was safe as a matter of interest what is tetra? I take pantoprazole.
  • Barretts
    Barretts lynda70899

    Posted

    A possible interaction between sertraline and cimetidine has been recognised. Cimetidine is an H2 blocker but no interaction has been reported with other H2 blockers (eg ranitidine / Zantac) nor PPIs.

    As far as its action is concerned, no effects on reflux nor acid production have been reported.

    But it may be worth discussing this with your pharmacist.

    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 Barretts

      Posted

      Thanks Barrett's for responding.  I am not sure that I understand your answer.  What is Cimetidine?  I take tetra 40 mgs.  I will check with my pharmacist but I look forward to your response.

      thanks

      lynda

    • Barretts
      Barretts lynda70899

      Posted

      Brand name of Cimetidine is Tagamet. It is a "Histamine H2 Recetor Antagonist" that has been around for years. Other H2 blocker drugs are ranitidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepsid) and nizatidine (Axid) - but no drug interactions have been reported for those. If you're taking a PPI (eg omeprazole, lansoprazole etc), I think you should be OK.
    • david72297
      david72297 Barretts

      Posted

      Barretts, where does Pantoprazole fit  in. Is it a good drug for gerd?
    • Barretts
      Barretts david72297

      Posted

      Pantoprazole (brand name Protium (UK), Protonix (US)) is a proton pump inhibitor. Maintenance dose is 40mg (equivalent to 20mg omeprazole). All PPIs are as effective at reducing acid when used in equivalent doses but for some reason, some aptients do not tolerate one or anaother. Pantoprazole is generally well tolerated by most patients who may not tolerate omeprzole.

      As with all PPIs, it is good for reducing acid.but not reflux.

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