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.
Warning: Medications that reduce stomach acid may make the chronic condition of low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) worse, rather than better.

Additional Stomach Acid Imbalance Information

  1. Stomach Acid Imbalance Overview
  2. Common symptoms of stomach acid imbalance
  3. Common causes of stomach acid imbalance
  4. Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for stomach acid imbalance
  5. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of stomach acid imbalance
  6. Cited Sources and Additional Reading for stomach acid imbalance
 
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