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A 38-year-old female asked:

I take 80mgs of pepcid daily for gerd & gastritis. i have major anxiety attacks causing more acid. can i use baking soda to help out the fire out?

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Dr. Lori Lange
Dr. Lori Langeanswered
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No: Your stomach acid is already under control by the Pepcid. Consider anxiety treatment and medications to put out the emotional turmoil.
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