Stomach Acid Imbalance: Conventional and Prescription Medications
Conventional and prescription medications used to treat stomach acid imbalance may deplete nutrients or interfere with nutrient absorption. Following is a list of conventional medicines that may be used and the nutrients they may deplete:
- Antacids – Brand names: Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia®, Amphojel®, Tums®, Mylanta®, Maalox®. Products used to neutralize stomach acid.
- Histamine H2 antagonists – Brand names: Tagamet®, Zantac®, Pepcid®. A group of medications that block H2 receptors to control stomach acid production.
- Products to relieve indigestion, gas, and bloating – Brand names: CharcoCaps®, Gas-X®, Mylicon®, Phazyme®, Pepto-Bismol®.
- Proton pump inhibitors – Brand names: Prilosec®, Prevacid®, Protonix®, Aciphex®. A group of medications that stop stomach acid production by shutting down a system in the stomach known as the proton pump.
Additional Stomach Acid Imbalance Information
- Stomach Acid Imbalance Overview
- Common symptoms of stomach acid imbalance
- Common causes of stomach acid imbalance
- Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for stomach acid imbalance
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of stomach acid imbalance
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for stomach acid imbalance
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