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- 5 Top Medication Options for Acid Reflux - Verywell Health
Acid reflux treatments typically reduce stomach acid secretion, which can help prevent and alleviate complications such as regurgitation (when stomach contents flow back into the throat or mouth) and heartburn Some medications also help protect the esophagus from damage caused by prolonged acid exposure, improving overall digestive health
- What to know about prescription medication for acid reflux
Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows upward from a person's stomach into their esophagus Some prescription medications can help prevent acid reflux
- Types of Medication for GERD: Common List Side Effects
Medications used in the treatment of GERD include antacids that aim to reduce symptoms by neutralizing the stomach acid that causes reflux Learn about different types, lists, side effects, during pregnancy, and safety
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Mayo Clinic
Prescription-strength H-2 blockers These include prescription-strength famotidine and nizatidine Side effects from these medicines are generally mild and well tolerated Potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) This new class of medicines may be recommended for someone with severe acid reflux if other medicines haven't worked
- Heartburn and GERD Relief: Prescription and OTC Medications - WebMD
You have plenty of choices when it comes to treating your heartburn WebMD runs down all your options of OTC and prescription acid reflux and GERD medications
- Acid Reflux Medications: OTC and Prescription Relief for GERD
Acid reflux medications help reduce stomach acid production, relieve symptoms like heartburn, and promote healing of the esophagus
- List of Prescription Drugs Used for Heartburn Treatment
The reflux is triggered usually by poor diet and lifestyle which causes the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) to relax and give way to flow the acid backward Though heartburn is a relatively common disorder and can be treated with simpler drugs, its negligence can lead to the development of a more severe and chronic condition called gastro
- GERD Medications: 7 Prescription Options to Relieve Reflux
GERD medications, such as sodium bicarbonate, omeprazole or cimetidine, help to inhibit acid production, or neutralize acidity in the stomach, which are common occurrences of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Symptoms associated with this condition include heartburn or stomach burning, that can radiate up to the throat
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