As more over-the-counter remedies for heartburn become available, more health insurance companies are not approving prescription remedies. This can be a problem for those patients where it appears only the prescription remedies will work for them.
What has been your experience? Please take the poll below and let us know?
Poll: Do you take an over-the-counter remedy for your acid reflux because your insurance won't pay for a prescription?
1.) Yes, and the O-T-C remedy doesn't work!
2.) Yes, but the O-T-C remedy works ok.
3.) No. Fortunately my insurance still pays for it.
I find that drinking a dr. Pepper with my meals aids digestion and prevents acid reflux! When I do have GERD I take Pepcid, Zantac or 1/2 tsp baking soda in 1/2 cup water to relieve the symptoms.