The Best Heartburn Medicine for Acid Reflux
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid and other stomach contents back up into the esophagus
Symptoms include:
• Heartburn
• Sour taste
• Regurgitation
• Indigestion
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sore throat
• Dry cough
For instant relief from acid reflux, try an antiacid such as:
• Alka-Seltzer
• Gelusil
• Maalox
• Mylanta
• Pepto-Bismol
• Rolaids
• Tums
For stronger relief, try an H2 blocker such as:
• Cimetidine
(Tagamet HB)
• Famotidine
(Calmicid, Fluxid,
Pepcid AC)
• Nizatidine
(Axid, Axid AR)
Proton pump inhibitors can be used when H2 blockers aren’t helping. Common PPIs include:
• Lansoprazole
(Prevacid 24HR)
• Omeprazole (Losec, Omesec, Prilosec OTC) • Omeprazole with sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid) • Esomeprazole (Nexium)
If you need to take PPIs for more than 14 days, you should consult with your doctor
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