“Can you suggest some safe medication to treat heartburn?”
My husband has severe heartburn, and it even prevents him from eating his meals most of the time. Are there any medications that could treat this? Or, even natural remedies?
4 Answers
David L. Carr-Locke
Gastroenterologist
It’s better that he sees a gastroenterologist before he starts long-term empiric treatment without a full evaluation.
David L. Carr-Locke
David L. Carr-Locke
Any antacid med can treat heartburn: over-the-counter Zantac, Prilosec, Nexium, or prescription versions of these pills. All are safe, but use the lowest effective dose. Otherwise, can consider GI workup with EGD if not done previously. Surgery to control heartburn is another option.
Try PPI like pantoprazole or omeprazole etc. should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast. If he had symptoms for over 10 years or if he is over the age of 50 or if he has trouble swallowing or vomiting or weight loss should have an endoscopy.
Currently treatment of GERD should include a proper diagnosis first, followed by lifestyle and dietary changes, with or workout medications, either over the counter or prescription meds as the case may be.
