I hope you are well and ready for my next Acid Reflux article. Today's I'm going to cover the medications used to fight Acid Reflux.
Depending on the severity of your case of Acid Reflux, you may want to try either over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Antacids
The first class of medicines most commonly used in the fight against Acid Reflux is antacids. You've seen the commercials on television for all kinds of fizzy tablets. These tablets are usually dissolved in glass of water and work best when taken about an hour after meals. There are many different brands that you can purchase that will help fight the acid production in your stomach.
Foaming Agents
This medication works by providing a protective coating in your stomach to prevent Acid Reflux. Foaming agents usually work best when combined with other forms of treatment.
Histamine Antagonists
In order to halt Acid Reflux, the production of stomach acid has to be decreased. Histamine antagonists do just that. These are found over-the-counter and can usually help treat only the symptoms of Acid Reflux. Long-term use is not recommended as the root of the problem won't be addressed.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
This prescription medication is highly effective at limiting the symptoms of Acid Reflux. PPIs work in a similar but more effective way than histamine antagonists. There are many television commercials that feature information on PPIs. You've probably seen them.
Prokinetics
The least used treatment for Acid Reflux, prokinetics are known to have unpleasant side-effects that limit their usefulness. However, for some people, this form of treatment seems to work. Prokinetics work by boosting the strength of your LES and supercharge your stomach's ability to empty.
In the next article I will be talking about some of the surgical procedures that may be required to treat Acid Reflux.
Depending on the severity of your case of Acid Reflux, you may want to try either over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Antacids
The first class of medicines most commonly used in the fight against Acid Reflux is antacids. You've seen the commercials on television for all kinds of fizzy tablets. These tablets are usually dissolved in glass of water and work best when taken about an hour after meals. There are many different brands that you can purchase that will help fight the acid production in your stomach.
Foaming Agents
This medication works by providing a protective coating in your stomach to prevent Acid Reflux. Foaming agents usually work best when combined with other forms of treatment.
Histamine Antagonists
In order to halt Acid Reflux, the production of stomach acid has to be decreased. Histamine antagonists do just that. These are found over-the-counter and can usually help treat only the symptoms of Acid Reflux. Long-term use is not recommended as the root of the problem won't be addressed.
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI)
This prescription medication is highly effective at limiting the symptoms of Acid Reflux. PPIs work in a similar but more effective way than histamine antagonists. There are many television commercials that feature information on PPIs. You've probably seen them.
Prokinetics
The least used treatment for Acid Reflux, prokinetics are known to have unpleasant side-effects that limit their usefulness. However, for some people, this form of treatment seems to work. Prokinetics work by boosting the strength of your LES and supercharge your stomach's ability to empty.
In the next article I will be talking about some of the surgical procedures that may be required to treat Acid Reflux.
