Treament With Medication
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Antacids
Antacids, such as Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Rolaids and Tums, neutralize stomach acid and can provide quick relief from heartburn. However, antacids alone won’t heal an inflamed esophagus that has been damaged by stomach acid. Also, overuse of some antacids can cause side effects such as diarrhea or constipation.
H-2-receptor blockers.
Over-the-counter H-2-receptor blockers, such as Tagamet HB [...]