What medicine is good for gerd?

If you have ever experienced heartburn, then you must know that it is an unpleasant and sometimes painful experience- one of those things that can make a good day go bad. Unfortunately, more than 60 percent of Americans are living with GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, which means that too much acid in your stomach could be coming back up into your esophagus.

GERD symptoms can also include difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and chronic coughing – better known as “allergic to everything.” Then comes the question; what medicine is best for addressing these pesky problems? In this article let’s look at some medication options so you don’t have to suffer through another meal!

Let’s Talk about Proton Pump Inhibitors

Looking for something powerful and capable enough of making sure no food comes back up into your mouth? Look no further than proton pump inhibitors! These medications work by blocking the pumps responsible for creating stomach acid. It sounds like something out of star wars but trust us when we say it’s far safer.

But while PPIs might prevent Gerd-related symptoms from cropping up again and magically save you from all-you-can-eat buffets boredom (since almost every offender will trigger some pretty-darn-painful postprandial catastrophes), they may come with side effects such as headaches and constipation .

Some popular examples of PPIs include Nexium , Prilosec, Prevacid . Just remember though there’s always room on someone else’s left-over plate if faced with their looming side-effects…

Soothing Antacids

Antacids are drugs used directly after a meal to counteract acidity levels irritating our precious throat lining. Unlike other GERD medications or alternative therapies crunchy diets’, antacids usually work fast and are easily purchasable, usually next to the breath mints or candy bars.

Keep in mind though that Antacids might not be suitable for long-term treatment of GERD symptoms and once again there can be side effects such as diarrhea , but unlike being fired from a job they at least show up immediately (usually followed by another embarrassing bathroom break).

Popular antacids on the market include Pepcid, Maalox and Tums . Note however that when used without caution these candies may lead to addiction so cherish your commitment accordingly.

H2-Blockers: The Other Guys

H2-blockers also known as Histamine blockers work indirectly with receptors in our stomachs similar to PPIs, prohibiting them from making too much acid all over the place. Unlike stopping a record from skipping or looking away during certain …romantic scenes while watching movies late at night, H2-blockers do not provide instant results . They require half an hour before eating and are then recommended after meals too. Sometimes doctors will even prescribe both H2-blockers and PPIs for maximum effectiveness!

Common examples of histamine blockers on the market include ranitidine/ zantac, cimetidine/tagamet just like any busy story… it gets better with time.

Let’s Get Started With Gaviscon

Gaviscon is not only one of those fancy cocktails you can order out in town but is also another alternative therapy for treating GERD-related discomfort! As interesting as its first name sounds it really does come down to whether or nor you’re okay taking this medication every single day .

The main ingredient found within Gavison tablets is Alginic Acid which serves as kind-of-a-fancy chemical barrier amongst other things inside our bodies basically preventing the passage of stomach contents back into oesophagus.. Yeah I know… #science.

The tablets are easily purchased over-the-counter and users swallow two after a meal or before bed for maximum effectiveness!!!

The More you Know

GERD can be scary but it doesn’t have to take the fun out of your daily routine like getting stuck doing chores…. Every single day.

When looking for medication options suitable for combating GERD’s persistent symptoms, remember there is an option that works better than just munching on antacids every 15 minutes. Proton-Pump-Inhibitors, Antacids (Be warned! Tums might become your new addiction), H2-Blockers all offer varying side effects as well as time frames in which they work their magic reducing stomach acidity levels allowing us to lead happier lives one burp at a time.

And if none has worked yet? Hey… You always can trade meals with someone else or go vegan. Anyone care for some spiritual healing?

  • PPIs block pumps responsible for creating stomach acid.
  • Antacids counteract gastric acidity fast but should not be used long-term.
  • H2-blockers also reduce stomach acidity by blocking histamine receptors
  • Gaviscon may work everyday effectively preventing reflux and its contents from passing up into the esophagus
  • Combining both H2-blockers and PPIs together may be even more effective against GERD!

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