When One Medication May Not Be Enough
Each type of drug works in a different way, and alone may only control some of the symptoms. Your doctor is the best source to decide which medications would work best for you GERD symptoms.
What are these types of medications?
Antacids
Antacids work by neutralizing acid in the stomach. They are usually the first remedy doctors will recommend patients take to relief heartburn symptoms. Antacids include Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Tums, Gaviscon, and Chooz.
H2 Blockers
H2 blockers, also called H2 receptor agonists, are medicines that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces. H2 blockers include Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet, and Zantac.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that prevent the release of acid in the stomach and intestines. PPIs include Aciphex, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix.
Comments
i have had a problem with acid for over 4 years and did have not found any kind of pill that helps
Had terrible break thru acid on 2 Nexium per day. Am trying combination of all three med types to avoid taking 3 PPi’s per day. May be working…it’s been 4 years of this. don’t want surgery..
I have had the operation about five years ago. And still getting bad acid burning on one. 40mg nexium a day. I allso have thoart trouble and globus.Nothing i try seems to help even loseing 8 kilo.I is a real worry every three years i go and have the tube down to have it checked wich i am having this month keeping my fingers crossed.