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Acid reflux is a serious disease which, luckily, can be treated by a variety of ways, including medications. There are many types of medications available which aim to lessen or stop acid reflux attacks by suppressing the production of too much acids in the body.
Probably the most common side effect associated with prescription medications relates to their affects on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle that is located where the esophagus joins the stomach. Some medications cause this muscle to become relaxed to the point where stomach acid is allowed to enter or reflux up into the esophagus damaging the lining and causing severe discomfort and or pain. This most commonly happens when you lay down to rest which increases the pressure on the LES muscle.
One of the simplest medications to help you gain relief from acid reflux is antacids. These work by neutralizing the acid in your stomach. If you have a severe case of acid reflux you will want to try the strong antacids such as Mylanta II, Maalox II or Riopan. Antacids come in both liquid and tablet form and which you choose to use is really down to personal preference. To get the best effect from taking antacids you should take the dosage shortly after eating meals and also before going to bed.
Prilosec (generic name- omeprazole): You have probably seen commercials for Prilosec on television, and you might think it is an over-the-counter medication. Though there is an OTC form, there is also prescription strength available. This type of medication is a PPI, which stands for ‘proton pump inhibitor.’ This means that the medication is meant to lessen the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Pepcid AC and Zantac use to be prescription medications that are now accessible over the counter. These will have longer lasting effects than the antacids but may take a while to kick in.
Aluminum salts are available in products such as Amphogel and Alternagel. Constipation is a side effect of taking aluminum salts. People that take large amounts of antacids are at risk to eventually develop osteoporosis, which is a progressive loss of bone density or thinning of the bone tissue, thereby increasing vulnerability to fractures. However, regular exercise along with vitamin and mineral supplements can reduce or even reverse the loss of bone density. Osteoporosis can also result from hormone deficiency, dietary deficiency or disease.
Unfortunately, imprecisely and routinely reducing the amount of stomach acid by using antacid medications creates a new problem. If the amount of acid in your stomach falls below the minimum your individual body needs, it can become harder for you to digest some foods or certain amounts of them. These acid reflux relief remedies can make it more difficult for your stomach to digest some nutritional components, specifically ion and vitamin B. This, of course, can lead to an imbalance in nutrition throughout your body.
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