Question 1

hi,can alka seltzer prevents acid reflux ?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Although it does not prevent it can often be a helpful medication to relieve the symptoms. If helpful it tends to work quickly.

Question 2

i took alka seltzer chewys for acid reflux and my lexapro (escitalopram) now ifeel like i'm gonna puke and stomach feels weird?

Accepted Answer

Depression, Anxiety: I understand your discomfort.
Alka seltzer is used for heartburn, indigestion.
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a medication for depression.
Lexapro (escitalopram) can cause upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting.
Stomach may feel weird if Lexapro (escitalopram) is taken on empty stomach.
Use of alcohol can also cause upset stomach and heartburn.
Please see your psychiatrist for treatment of depression and anxiety, and monitoring of dose of lexapro (escitalopram).

Question 3

is it ok to take tums about an hour after taking alka seltzer? nausea and acid reflux have been the symptoms for these meds and i've been taking alka seltzer for over w weeks so i want to switch to tums?

Accepted Answer

: You should not take alka-seltzer for those symptoms. You should stop it and take Tums but I will prefer either a histamine-2 antagonist such as famotidine (pepcid AC) or a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) or prevacid or nexium. Take care.

Question 4

can you cure acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

No: You  can control the sx of reflux with medication and avoidance  fo certain spicy, citrus fruits , chocolate, and greasy foods but you can not cure  acid reflux.

Question 5

best herb for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera: Many patients of mine have reported that aloe helps them with their reflux - but remember, reflux and natural treatments have been around for thousands of years yet only with the advent of modern medication do we get truly 24 hour relief, so if the herbal remedies dont work, the next trip is to a doctor.  Also, any weight loss or trouble swallowing you must talk with an md!

Question 6

could my acid reflux go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it is usually controllable with meds (such as omeprazole, ranitidine, etc).
it may go away with time, particularly if you lose weight, and follow diet recommendations

Question 7

how do you treat acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

One way is: to not eat late in the evening before going to bed at least 3-4 hours.  Never overeat.  Cigarette smoking can also cause acid reflux. Avoid stressors in your environment. Other methods are with medications- antiacids such as tums, (calcium carbonate) H2 blockers such as ranitidine, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole.  Lastly avoid overingestionof NSAIDS such as Ibuprofen which I see you are taking.

Question 8

can clonopine help acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: I'm not aware of any studies showing it helps.

Question 9

how can you control acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Acid Reducing Meds: Start with taking over-the-counter Omeprazole each morning when you wake up.  Also avoid eating right before bedtime.

If symptoms persist go see your doctor.

Question 10

can slouching cause acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

It could: It could make it worse.

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