Are there over the counter medications that can be used to treat acid reflux disease?
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your son? younger people rarely have this problem\nit could be a symptom of disease or ulcer\nyoung people do get ulcers\nhow much junk and soda does he consume\nsoda has acid as well as sugar in it\nit could also be stress\ndo not give him OTC medications take him to the doctor yo find out what is wrong first
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after every meal, consume a teaspoon of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR...  i know this sounds strange... but try it... it really works... heartburn is truly caused because our stomachs don't have ENOUGH acidity in them, thus our stomach freaks out constantly trying to produce more and more acid... AVOID things like milk, as this will make your stomach produce even MORE acid... the apple cider vinegar will help by restoring your stomachs acidy to a normal level, therefore it won't be creeping back up your esophagus giving you heartburn!!!! please try this, because it really does work!!!!
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The correct spelling is Pepto-bismol. It offers relief for heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, and upset stomach.\n\nCheck out www.pepto-bismol.com for more details.
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Home remedy for heartburn\n\nChew a few basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief from burning, nausea and gas.\nKeep a small piece of jaggery (gur) in your mouth and slowly suck it. Repeat it every hour till acidity subsides.\nEat watermelon, banana or cucumber every hour.\nEat a few almonds when your feel heartburn symptoms.\nDrink coconut water 4-5 times a day.\nDrink a glass of cold milk for fast relief of heartburn and acidity.\nKeep a small piece of harad (Terminalia chebula) in your mouth and chew it after every meal.\nTake one piece of clove and suck on it slowly.\nDrink fresh mint juice slowly after meals.\nDrink daily a 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice.\nMaintaining an upright posture for some time after food will help in preventing reflex.\nSleep with your head and shoulder on a high pillow for elevation.
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Usally high acid.  Try liquid gaviscon immediately, and if this alleviates it, you probably need a proton pump inhibitor such as nexium, prilosec otc,etc..
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Try over-the-counter medications, such as preparation H, but if that is ineffective, you will need to see a doctor for prescription medication or surgery.
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Prilosec .. i take it your talking about the OTC version. Their are only a few side effects of prilosec stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, cough back pain. Most people have no side effects from this medication. As for an over dose I would only recommend 1 tablet a day as it says on the box unless otherwise told by a doctor. Prilosec works well but it slow. Tum are the fastest for relief then zantac like products. hope this helps
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Please see the webpages for more details on Peptic ulcer.\nCertain foods and lifestyle are considered to promote gastroesophageal reflux:\nCoffee, alcohol, and excessive amounts of Vitamin C supplements are stimulants of gastric acid secretion. Taking these before bedtime especially can promote evening reflux. Calcium containing antacids are in this group[3]. \nFoods high in fats and smoking reduce lower esophageal sphincter competence, so avoiding these tends to help, as well. Fat also delays emptying of the stomach. \nHaving more but smaller meals also reduces the risk of GERD, as it means there is less food in the stomach at any one time. \navoid eating for 2 hours before bedtime \navoid soft drinks \navoid chocolate and peppermint \navoid spicy foods \navoid acidic foods like oranges and tomatoes (however, they are okay when fresh.) \navoid cruciferous vegetables: onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts \nmilk and milk-based products contain calcium and fat, so should be avoided before bedtime
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Yes, I use to have it really bad.  I had it so bad that pollups developed on my vocal cords from the acid and I had to have throat surgery a couple of years ago.  Since that time my doctor has me on Prevacid 30mg once a day.  As long as I take it as prescribed I NEVER get acid reflux... but if I go without taking the prescription for a few days I get acid reflux so badly that I can't sleep at night.. it's pretty awful.  Needless to say, I make sure to take my prescription!
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As a general rule, standard doses of proton pump inhibitors (20 mg of omeprazole, 30 mg of lansoprazole, 20 mg of rabeprazole, or 40 mg of pantoprazole, all administered before breakfast) will relieve symptoms and heal esophagitis in approximately 85 to 90 percent of patients.\n\nMost patients with GERD, particularly those with sever esophagitis, will relapse once therapy is discontinued.\n\nAcipHex possesses a slightly faster onset of action because of its pharmacokinetics. \n\nOverall, when comparing proton pump inhibitors (PPI), such as Nexium and AcipHex, while some differences have been reported, the magnitude of differences has been small and of uncertain clinical importance. In particular, the degree to which any of the reported differences would justify the selection of one versus another PPI, particularly when considering cost-effectiveness, is unclear.\n\n-physician at large.
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Prilosec OTC...it's costly, but worth it. My fiance had horrible, horrible hearburn and acid reflux.  We tried EVERTYTHING and finally tried this.  He has no problems,and if he doesnt take it for a few days, his symptoms are back.  Give it a shot!!
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Lifestyle management- lose weight, exercise, avoid spicy food/alcohol/big meals\n\nmedication- antacids, pink lady, mylanta, H2 receptor antagonists like Rani/Zantac, proton pump inhibitors like Losec/somac\n\n\nfor very severe heartburn, surgery like fundoplication can be considered (i wouldnt recommend it though..last resort)
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NO. Indigestion or heartburn, which is it you have? They are different. Indigestion makes you feel bloated and really off, nauseaous, usually happens when you over eat. If this is the case let me know and I will send you some remedies.\n Heart burn is gastric reflux, when the acids rise up the oesophagus. If this is what you have a simple cure is mixing a teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Powder/Soda) in warm water and drinking it down. You will let out a huge belch from the gas produced and feel much better. Sodium Bicarbonate is an alkaline substance and the interaction with you acidic stomach will neutralize the excess and create gas which is then expelled as a belch. this is a temporary relief measure and if you get chronic heartburn you should get it checked out.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nCraig - Naturopath
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I was taking Nexium twice a day and started taking LiquiVida (Formerly Juice of Life) and Multi Zyme and they have really helped me.  No more GERD and no more heart burn.... If interested in products contact me at http://www.myspace.com/phxcashmom
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The best treatment for heartburn is to make sure you are always well hydrated (this means water), avoid high fat or fried foods, avoid acidic foods and avoid caffeine.  Tums are always a good treatment and you get some added calcium. If it continues after that, you may want to see a gastroenterologist and be sure you haven't done serious esophagal damage or are suffering from GURD.
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sounds like heartburn or acid reflux, go to the supermarket or CVS and pick up some over the counter stuff
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Aciphex (rebeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) are both proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that decrease acid production in the stomach.  They work in the same way.  There have been no large scale studies that suggest differences between (PPIs).  The studies that suggest differences are small and inconclusive.  Go with the drug that works best for you, and also consider price through your insurance provider.  Prilosec (omeprazole) is a PPI that is available over the counter and usually costs less than either Nexium or Aciphex.  An average for Prilosec OTC is around 0.78 per tablet.  Furthermore, most insurance companies will cover the generic version of prescription Prilosec at a low copay like $5, $10, etc.