protonix is now available as a generic so you may want to talk to your pharmacist to see if it is available and if your health care provider will approve the generic for you to try. it may be a little cheaper and it has been on the market for a few months. if you are taking protonix for gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) you might also consider lifestyle modifications that could reduce your risk of heartburn. 1. ) eat small frequent meals; 2. ) avoid foods (e. g. spicy fatty acidic foods) and drinks (caffeinated and carbonated beverages) that trigger acid reflux; 3. ) wait at least two hours after meals to lie down; 4. ) elevate your bed a few inches; 5. ) lose weight; 6. ) avoid smoke and alcohol consumption; 7. ) avoid tight-fitting clothing; 8. ) avoid stress; 9. ) keep a heartburn journal of your acid reflux events. also there are certain medications that can contribute to heartburn. keep a personal medication list and review this list with your pharmacists and your health care provider against the list of medications that can contribute to heartburn.
i want to find another drug that is cheaper than what i am taking: protonix 40 milligrams.