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Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications,
Prescription Treatments and Surgical
Procedures
Having a sudden aggravation of your reflux condition can be relieved almost
immediately by using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. However, many OTCs
that may aid digestion or help reduce acidity have several potential problems.
OTCs can actually aggravate your condition in the long run by irritating your
stomach or esophagus lining.
Although OTCs have less known side effects than prescription treatments,
they can still have side effects, even life threatening ones. Among them are
severe ulcers and stomach bleeding. As a rule you should avoid purchasing
OTCs without consulting your doctor even if symptoms are severe. In the
majority of cases, following the principles of the Heartburn No More™
program will help eliminate and prevent such occurrences naturally and
without side effects.
That said, here is some information about OTC treatments and their effect on
acid reflux:
Antacids
Antacids are drugs aimed at neutralizing stomach acid by emptying the acid
from the stomach. In this way the reflux liquid will contain no acid. Although
antacids work very fast, their effect is quickly reduced as acid re-accumulates
in the stomach. Antacids are most effective if taken either just before eating or
an hour after a meal. This way antacids will stay in the stomach longer, and
their effect will increase.
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