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Treatment Options
If diet and lifestyle changes alone don't help to relieve your symptoms,
your doctor may recommend an over-the-counter or prescription medication.
Antacids
Antacids are available without a prescription (over the counter).
They work to relieve heartburn by neutralizing acid in the stomach. If you experience heartburn
two or more days a week, even though you've made changes to your diet and treated your
heartburn with over-the-counter medications, such as antacids, you should talk with your
doctor.
H2 Blockers
H2 blockers reduce the amount of acid produced in your stomach by
blocking a signal that leads to acid production. They are available by prescription or
over the counter.
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are available both over the counter
and with a prescription. They are effective at treating the symptoms of GERD. PPIs
decrease acid production by turning off many of the acid pumps in your stomach.
For more information about a treatment option click here.
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