24 Hour pH Monitor Prep

Three (3) Days Before Procedure

  • Discontinue Prilosec, Prevacid, Protonix, Aciphex and Nexium.
  • May take Maalox, Mylanta or Tums until midnight prior to procedure.


Day Before Procedure

  • Discontinue Tagamet, Zantac, Axid, Pepcid, Propulsid or Reglan.
  • May take Maalox, Mylanta or Tums until midnight.
  • Nothing to eat or drink after midnight (except sips of water with medications, if any).


Day of Procedure

  • Take morning medications, if any, with a small sip of water.
  • Bring your medications with you.

Please do not wear make-up or lotion on your face or neck.

You will not need anyone to drive you home.