GERD Questions (Page 7)

Sucralfate - What can you eat while taking Carafate?

Stomach has been upset since begin taking this three days ago. Experiencing headaches, backaches, acid reflux and sinus problems. Is this common?

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 a... 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 (Propranolol) w... 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?

Over the Counter Medication for Pets

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 time. I ... read more

Fish Oil and your Health

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?

Is Mucinex good for a dry mouth?

Right now I have a cough which may be caused by acid reflux. I also have complained to my Dr. about the dry mouth I experience at night. I just have to put my head on the pillow and my mouth is dry. In the daytime I have plenty of saliva. I take medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol. I... read more

I have noticed an increased problem with acid reflux since taking Flomax?

I have been on medication for years ( pantoprazole) for the condition but suddenly it is not working. Have been on the Flomax for at least 3 months and the acid reflux problem is getting worse. Additional medication is not correcting the problem. Anyone having this problem?