i am intended to use for long term and with possible least side effect
2006-12-10 05:19:48 · 10 answers · asked by iqbal 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I cannot give you a best antacid. They react differently to individuals. I can only tell you that Prevacid, Prilosec work well for me. Just plain Tums also helps. The best one I ever used was Nexium but is very expensive. Looking forward to the time when they lose their patent on the name.
Baking soda mixed with a glass of water works instantly.
Alka-Seltzer does too.
Avoid using meds containing aspirin if you have a stomach problem.
P.S. If you doctor suggested long term antacids, ask your doctor to be on the safe side. Physicians know what is best to prescribe because they know why it is being recommended.
2006-12-10 05:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pepcid Complete
2006-12-10 17:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by craftgirl03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tums are not as strong as some but are just as effective and they really have no side effects at all. If its really that bad, increase the amount. And they taste just fine. Good luck.
2006-12-10 13:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by the sponge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Papaya enzyme- it's all natural, not chalky and water soluble so you can eat them like Pez if you have to.
I am taking Nexium and it has saved my life. Mine was so bad I literally could not swallow food. You may want to see a doctor. The Papaya stuff is available at health food stores and even Walmart.
2006-12-10 13:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by skayrkroh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter Pepcid. Home remedy baking soda and water.
2006-12-10 13:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by dancinintherain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either get rolaids if going to use for an extended time but if it gets to bad use this only every so often and thats tsp of baking soda & half glass of water drink water first then take your baking soda (do not take baking powder as this will make you foam)but do not do this over an extended time
2006-12-10 13:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by whoa_girl41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After trying different products, both prescription and over the counter, I honestly feel Aciphex is the best prescription med. I've received.
http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/druginfo/Aciphex.HTM
2006-12-10 13:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Chub-a-lubby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please try maalox its a little pricy but will work wonders for long run. if u think it tastes nasty then you can also get flavoured ones or the chewable maalox it helps alot.
and there aren't any side effects either, my husband has been on it for 3yrs now.
2006-12-10 13:24:09 · answer #8 · answered by sosoqueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lansoprozole. I have been on them for 10 years, they are brilliant
2006-12-10 13:27:26 · answer #9 · answered by Hove Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prilosec OTC or consult your doctor.
2006-12-10 13:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋