Forgot Prescription - Any Bright Ideas??

[Smowball]

I forgot to collect my prescription yesterday from my pharmacist and I cannot go one day without it otherwise I am in extreme discomfort. (Omeprazole for bad acid reflux). My friend said she thought that if I take some sort of proof that I take this to another pharmacist then they might give me enough for today and tomorrow??
Has anyone heard of this? I haven’t.

[AuntPollyGrey]

Most of the large supermarkets have their pharmacies open.

[Smowball]

Managed to find a Boots open that sold it. Thank god!

[MargoTester]

Glad you managed to get some. As a fellow sufferer I know what it's like if you miss a dose

[lankeela]

How reassuring that AB can be used for good and not just for moaning about the government!

[barry1010]

What dose do you normally take, Smow?

[Apc2604]

They will often give you a small amount of tablets to tide you over if they have proof ofa repeat prescription. They then take the same amount when your prescription is dispensed.

[Apc2604]

Take the same amount.

[ummmm]

What the hell??!

[Prudie]

Exactly.....

[Smowball]

I’ve taken the Opemprazole I bought over the counter, and I’ve also taken Gaviscon but I’m still in severe discomfort - my chest feels like it’s got a ball of fire there and it’s so so painful. Anything else I can take??

[ummmm]

Have you had plenty to drink?

[barry1010]

What dose do you normally take, Smow? Is the OTC the same?

[Smowball]

I’ve taken the same dose. Am drinking loads but nothing is easing the pain

[ummmm]

Have you tried milk or yogurt?

[allenlondon]

Many local chemists will deliver to you. Ask them.

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[Smowball]

Have tried milk and am eating a yoghurt now. Can’t believe I’m still in such pain - never ever usually lasts this long

[ummmm]

Running our of meds might have made you more stressed than you think.

[Musictv2019]

Have you tried pepto bismol works for me every time although it's only to be used short term.

[douglas9401]

Can I take Gaviscon with a proton pump inhibitor?

If your doctor has prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), such as lansoprazole, to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces, you can take Gaviscon with it. But take these medicines separately, leaving a gap of 2 hours between them.