Medications and Remedies
Remedies used in the treatment of heartburn / acid reflux. These include prescription medications, over-the-counter remedies, and alternative home / herbal remedies.
- Home Remedies for Heartburn (4)
- Antacids (7)
- Proton Pump Inhibitors (14)
- H2 Blockers (5)
- Promotility Agents (1)
Medications Used for Treating Heartburn
If medications are needed to treat your heartburn, these are the most common ones used for treating heartburn
Tips for Preventing Nighttime Heartburn
Nearly eight in ten heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. If you suffer from nighttime heartburn, you may not realize that what you do during the day and how you sleep at night can have a big impact on whether or not you suffer from nighttime heartburn.
Here are several tips to help you feel better and get a good night's rest that is free of heartburn:
H2 Blockers
H2 blockers, also called H2 receptor agonists, are medicines doctors use to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD.) Learn more about what they are and how they are used.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
What are proton pump inhibitors, what are they used for, and when are they used?
