Over The Counter Heartburn

Q.I need a good over the counter medicine for acid reflux / nausea. It is a few days before I can get in the dr. I am having some problems with acid reflux / nausea and can't get into the dr. for a few days. Wondered if someone knew which otc medication works the best. The problem is worse in the early morning. so can anyone in the group help me please?

A.Well, I would suggest something like Pepcid AC or something like that. Also, in the morning are you drinking coffee? If so, I know it would be hard to do but stop. Certain foods and beverages and even the way that you sleep can cause acid reflux to increase no matter how much med you take. Avoid eating anything that is citrus, or drinking coffee. Avoid eating chocolate or other high fat foods or very rich foods. Do some relaxation excerises due to stress which also helps cause this condition. If you smoke, well, it doesn't help- it can make it worse. Sleep at a 45 degree incline, this will help to keep the acid from creeping up your throat. Avoid eating right before you go to bed. Personally, I found that eating no later than six PM seemed to work best. I know that my acid reflux was so bad that the dr prescribed Tagament 400 MG that I had to take twice a day to keep me somewhat under control. And once I got rid of my boyfriend at the time, my acid reflux went away.

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