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.

Antacids (7) H2 Blockers (5) Proton Pump Inhibitors (7) Promotility Agents (1)

Natural Remedies for Heartburn

Millions of people will suffer from heartburn. For some individuals, the episodes only occur occasionally, perhaps once a month. For others, heartburn can become chronic, occurring two or more times a week. There are treatment options available, but for many people, they prefer to use a natural, home remedy to treat their 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 that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces. They treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD.)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that prevent the release of acid in the stomach and intestines. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat people with GERD, ulcers of the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders that may cause excess stomach acid.

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