What kinds of medicine relieve heartburn?
There are three kinds of medicine used for heartburn relief: Antacids: Antacids work by neutralizing acid in the stomach. Antacids neutralize acid on contact, providing fast, soothing relief within minutes. Acid Reducers: Also known as acid controllers, acid reducers reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Acid reducers go directly to the source of the stomach acid and inhibit acid production, the underlying cause of heartburn and acid indigestion. By lowering the rate of acid being released into the stomach before a meal, acid reducers can also prevent symptoms of heartburn. Acid reducers last for up to 12 hours, thus providing long lasting relief. Proton-Pump Inhibitors: Proton-pump inhibitors are also known as PPIs. They are obtainable only by prescription. They work by inhibiting the acid-producing cells in the stomach. Proton-pump inhibitors can cost more than twice as much as prescription acid reducers, depending on the dose. I have heartburn regularly. Is something el
