Whats the best medicine to take for acid indigestion? I get sour stomach almost on a daily basis?

Question

I'm looking for something to take as a preventative medicine, not something like rolaids that you take just before you eat a meal. I want something you take every day like Prilosec but i was trying to stay away from it because its soooooo expensive. Is there anything else non-prescription? At the store the other day almost every single antacid was a "take before you eat" pill....

I never get heartburn.. just the sour stomach. I'm assuming its too much acid generated by my stomach. All the pain is there...

Wow, I've never asked a question and had it not answered before, even with 4 "answers". People, Im looking for the best medicine, not dietary changes or "psycho therapy". Im not gonna change my diet. I eat normally, just like everyone else. My stomach however is not normal and needs help to correct itself.

Answer 1

Back when I was having kids, my OB/GYN didn't want me to take Rolaids or Tums during my pregnancies. I had heartburn and sour stomach very frequently. Someone suggested that I eat a raw potato when that happens. I thought, what the heck? And it worked! Maybe you could try that without getting on some type of prescription medication. I think the starch in the potato neutralizes the stomach acid in some way.

Answer 2

It may be erosive , non erosive , reflux due to bile acids and pancreatic juices refluxed from small intestine , or due other causes. Mental rest, Bland diet, timely meals , small digestable but of adequate of calorific value form the basis of treatment Antacids . if there is ulcer anticholinergic, H2 receptor antagonists are used to neutralizing, controlling and suppressing acid secretion. In addition drugs which mucosal defense factors , Eradication H pylori from gastric mucosa. are given if indicated. Gastric irritants and stimulants like tobacco, coffee,alcohol. tea.sour fruits. meat extracts, ulcerogenic drugs are avoided. To avoid recurrence patient should be educated, dietary management and psychotheraphy when indicated should be given

Answer 3

first make sure you can't fix the problem by changing your diet. are you eating things that you know make the problem worse? make sure to get plenty of dark leafy greens. do some research on acid/alkaline diets. if this doesn't help, and even if it does help, consult a doctor and find out why this is happening. avoid red meat, alcohol, soft drinks and smoking.

Answer 4

very small meals. A little bit of milk helps. Also 1/2 teaspoon of soda bicarbonate in half a small glass of water