GERD Questions (Page 7)

Prescribed magnesium citrate for constipation, this is not the normal for me!?

Have a terrible stomach ache with nausea and heartburn, my lower abdomen was in all sorts of pain and the ER thought I my appendix was bad only to find the my digestive tract is full of feces! I was prescribed magnesium citrate and it did work (I think)..But my concern is oes the magnesium citrate... read more

GERD - Timetable for taking Sucralfate (carafate) and omeprazole (Prilosec). Currently I'm taking...

... the meds like this. Take omeprazole, wait one hour, take carafate, wait one hour and then food. I was wondering if there is a better, more compact (time-wise) way to take it and be effective? Lots of conflicting info on how to take those 2 medicines online

Acid reflux and lump in throat - Zoloft?

I’ve been on Zoloft since May 11th starting with 25mg. At first I felt the shakes and more anxious than usual, this lasted for a week or two and then started to feel myself again. 2 months later my doc suggested increasing my way to 75mg. Starting with 50mg for 2 weeks then 75mg with hopes of... read more

Can I take levothyroxine at the same time as other medications?

I take medications for acid reflux and blood pressure that must be taken on an empty stomach, so I take them all together 30 minutes before breakfast, which is exactly how levothyroxine is supposed to be taken. Is there any issue with taking levothyroxine at the same time as other medications 30... read more

Sertraline - Does sertraline cause shaky limbs and weakness?

I recently started sertraline on an initial dosage of 25 mg and for first 5 days I had all the common side effects insomnia, heartburn, increased anxiety, burning skin sensations, but they started to subside. After 2 weeks on 25 mg I upped it to a full tablet of 50 mg and since then I have had zero... read more

Is taking anastrozole necessary to take after a lumpectomy?

Side effects after taking anastrozole are very uncomfortable and really not acceptable. Constipation and nausea and heart burn and back pain are all increased when taking this drug. Most of these problems and a hiatal hernia are my complaints before the drug. All are much worse after taking this... read more

Ajovy - What are these weird side effects?

I’m a 52 year old woman who just begun living with chronic migraines. I have no history of migraines or does my family. My journey began in April 2021, with headaches then became chronic migraines, so I tried antidepressants, well that went horrible. Then I was put on a beta blocker... read more

Does omeprazole cause weird taste?

I am having a very weird taste in my mouth it started 3 weeks ago around the time I began taking omeprazole. Anyone else have this?

I’ve been on Zoloft since December 2023 and I’ve been so sick since. I’ve been suffering with...

... GERD (not positive caused by that) nausea, burning mouth, insomnia, upset stomach, back pain, palpitations now as my doctor finally realized that my illnesses are probably caused by the side effects. I think I have every side effect listed online. I’ve had no life and suffering all this... read more

Pepto-Bismol - How long does this stay in your system?

My stomach hurts bad enough I don’t just want Tums, but I’m breastfeeding. I have breast milk stored and could give my baby a bottle and just pump-n-dump while it leaves my system, but I need to know when it’d be out of my system?

What is the safest heartburn relief medication?

Checking to see what the safest acid reflux medication is that is over the counter?

Baclofen - How does baclofen work in gastritis?

Emergency doctor prescribed baclofen for abdominal pain while I think it's gastritis. How does it work here? Came home still with upset stomach, belching and sour mouth. Also prescribed pantoprazole.

Should omeprazole be taken 1 hr before eating?

I take omeprazole for acid reflux. I have been taking it before going to sleep. Should I be taking this 1 hr before a meal?

Why should you not take at the same time you take an acid reducer like Prevacid?

I am taking Levothyroxine and need to take Prevacid for acid reflux. Both say take before eating breakfast. How do I handle this?

When I take nexium can I drink wine and alcohol?