11-09-2006, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by scotzoidman
I think Prilosec OTC is a slightly different level of medication from the Prilosec that the dr. prescribes...I know this is the case with Motrin/ibuprophen, which is available otc in 200mg, but a dr. must prescribe 400mg or 800mg doses...you can ask the doc if the otc is cheaper, or just use the script if you have a good prescription plan to pay for it...
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My P.C.P. awnsered this question for me before.He said that Ibuprophen &
Motrin are basically the same thing & that you can take two ibuprophen 200mg & it is the same thing as a 400mg Motrin only MUCH less expensive.
He also said not to worry about the warning not to take more than ,so many,
pills a day because that is only to protect the pill manufacturer.He is also a
close friend & told me that they're not supposed to tell you that! Irish
P.S.You may be correct on the strength of Prilosec & Prilosec OTC.I know
personally that Immodium(Lopermide)is much stronger than Immodium A D.
The latter is available without a prescription!
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