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Why do none of the heartburn/reflux medications ever work? ive taken prilosec, protonix, prevacid, pepcid, tums &now im on nexium. i took 40mg before i ate breakfast & 20mg pepcid before i ate dinner. im still constantly getting heartburn & reflux?

Q: why do none of the heartburn/reflux medications ever work? ive taken prilosec, protonix, prevacid, pepcid, tums &now im on nexium. i took 40mg before i ate breakfast & 20mg pepcid before i ate dinner. im still constantly getting heartburn & reflux?

: You should see a gastroenterologist. An EGD may be necessary for a correct diagnosis. Good luck!

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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You should see a gastroenterologist. An EGD may be necessary for a correct diagnosis. Good luck!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/11/2023

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A member asked:

Why do none of the heartburn/reflux medications ever work? ive taken prilosec, protonix, prevacid, pepcid, tums &now im on nexium. i took 40mg before i ate breakfast & 20mg pepcid before i ate dinner. im still constantly getting heartburn & reflux?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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