If you have GERD, your doctor may have prescribed preventative treatments like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 blockers, or antacids. However, if you’ve ever read the labels on these medications, you may have noticed that they don’t recommend use for longer than a couple of weeks. Furthermore, long-term use of some of these medications can have some serious side effects.
Read MoreAcid Reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) affects 60% of the adult population in some way over a 12-month period. In the U.S. alone, $10 billion a year are spent on over the counter and prescription medications to help treat acid reflux. However, these medications only treat the symptoms of GERD, rather than addressing the root causes. That means that you could be stuck taking these medications forever if you have chronic acid reflux, and your condition would never improve.
These medications also carry some negative side effects that can impact other areas of health. Let’s look at some of the medications, how they work, and potential side effects.
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