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Acid. Examples include cimetidine, famotidine, rimantadine, zantac 360 and nizatidine etc. Proton pump inhibitors or PPIs: They are also used to inhibit stomach acid secretion. These meds are used worldwide to treat heartburn and indigestion. Examples include lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomeprazole (Nexium), and omeprazole (Risek)Can antidepressants make acid reflux worse?Yes, antidepressants are indeed capable of making your acid reflux worse. However, this side effect seems to tone down a bit if you take your antidepressant with food. Studies suggest that taking your prozac on an empty stomach makes you more susceptible to acid reflux. There are also plenty of other tips that can help you manage your acidity. What should I avoid while taking Prozac?Monoaminoxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). The combination use can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). The combination use can increase the risk of bleeding. Pimozide. The concomitant use can increase the plasma concentration(availability of a drug in the blood) of pimozide to much higher levels. It can result in life-threatening arrhythmia.Controlled substances, including all narcotic analgesics. The concomitant use can cause severe psychological side effects. Mood stabilisers Alcohol References Nancy C Brahm, Merry C Kelly-Rehm – Antidepressant-mediated gastroesophageal reflux disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21486738/Which OTC Meds Treat Heartburn? https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/treating-heartburn-over-counter-medicineFood and Drug Administration US – Over-The-Counter (OTC) Heartburn Treatment https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/over-counter-otc-heartburn-treatmentJen Uscher – 10 Tips for When Your Meds Trigger Heartburn https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/features/10-tips-ease-heartburn-triggered-medicationsWas this helpful?Thanks for your feedback!
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