Question 1

how long can i take pantoloc for reflux?

Accepted Answer

Protonix (pantoprazole) in the U.S.: Protonix (pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor used to help patients block stomach acid production, to treat their stomach reflux and stomach ulcer disorders. As will most medications, there is no time limit. A medicine that is helpful, is doing a good job, has no equal alternative, and thus is needed, can be used until it is no longer needed. The doctor can explain the risks versus the benefits of protonix (pantoprazole).

Question 2

i've been on it for about 5 years now because when i don't take it for a day, i get reflux. i never had reflux before i started this medicine.

Accepted Answer

PPI?: You have not entered the actual drug, but proton pump inhibitors or PPI's such as Protonix, Nexium and Dexilant, among others are becoming notorious to cause rebound symptoms per discontinuation. It will help to know what was the reason for when you started taking the drug. There are ways to taper/ rotate meds so that you stay on the lowest amount of drug that will control your symptoms.

Question 3

i have silent reflux and have to take meds and i watch what i eat but, i don't want to just manage it.  what are my options for a cure w/o meds?

Accepted Answer

Small; meals: Small frequent meals helps reflux
not eating within three hours of bedtime or laying down.
Avoiding slow emptying foods such as cows milk (casein part) and meat  might help.

Carbohydrates generally empty fast from the stomach.

Fatty foods, delay stomach emptying- try to avoid too much fat in your diet- even in your small meals.

Question 4

what can i take for acid reflux otc?

Accepted Answer

Treatment : Unfortunately, public answers on HealthTap aren't intended for individual treatment, prescription or diagnosis; but you may want to consider eating more vegetables,  oatmeal, lean meats and non citrus fruits like bananas and melons.

Question 5

what should i take otc for acid reflux?

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GERD: You have many choices starting with the common antacids.  If antacids are not helping, you can try an h2 antagonist such as zantac (generic ranitidine), Pepcid (generic famotidine).  If you are still not getting relief you can switch to a proton pump inhibitor such as Omeprazole (prilosec otc).  There is no advantage to take both an h2 antagonist and a proton pump inhibitor together.

Question 6

how long does acid reflux take to treat?

Accepted Answer

Depends : If these are few and far between, then an over-the-counter antacid like Tums or Pepcid (famotidine) ac will work within an hour.  However, if you have daily episodes of acid reflux, you are better of taking a medication such a Prilosec daily (which may take 1-2 days to take effect however).

Question 7

what medication di i take for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are many medications that treat acid reflux. These include proton pump inhibitors (prevacid, prilosec, and others) and h2 blockers (pepcid, Zantac (ranitidine) and others). Before starting these medications, check with your doctor to confirm your diagnosis.

Question 8

how much time does acid reflux take to heal?

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Acid reflex: How long it takes to get acid reflux under control using medications depends on how severe the erosions in the esophagus are at the time you start. Eventually, we can usually get them under control. However, the medications used for reflux control it but do not make the problem go away, so most people require maintenance medication to keep the problem from recurring. Hope that helps.

Question 9

how long does it typically take acid reflux to go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Acid reflux tends to be a chronic recurrent problem. Each persons treatment varies on the frequency and severity of their symptoms. I do warn my patients to know the symptoms may not go away, or if they do that the symptoms may come back.

Question 10

how long is it supposed to it take for acid reflux to go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: When the cause is gone, so will the symptoms be gone.  Medications, illnesses, posture, obesity and diet, will need to be addressed.  Massage for any chest wall pain can help reflux.  Ask yourself when it began, and seek help to overcome the problems involved.  Long term symptom control with medications may have adverse side effects on your bones so be careful.

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I've been on it for about 5 years now because when i don't take it for a day, i get reflux. i never had reflux before i started this medicine.

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I have silent reflux and have to take meds and i watch what i eat but, i don't want to just manage it. what are my options for a cure w/o meds?

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What can i take for acid reflux otc?

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What medication di i take for acid reflux?

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