What medicine is sugested to reflux acid, that have effects inmediately?

Hi Juan,

There are some things you can do that will help you control and avoid acid reflux.

There are some great tips here about how to deal with acid reflux. Also, try some of these ideas. 

Acid Reflux Diet

• First of all, try to eat small, frequent meals instead of three big meals a day. Small amounts of food each time would exert less workload on the stomach and therefore requires less acid secretion for digestion. Make sure to include foods that are high in complex carbohydrates in each meal. These foods, such as rice, breads and pasta, are able to tie up excess stomach acid and are often easy on the stomach.
• Avoid high-fat meals such as those from the fast food chains. High fat foods will remain in the stomach longer, thus causing the need for more stomach acid in order to digest them.
• But remember, don't overeat! Eating too much of any foods will stimulate the stomach to secret more acids for digestion.
• Avoid or limit alcohol
• Maintain upright position during and at least 45 minutes after eating

Here is another section you might find helpful.

People with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. In one study, 44% of patients who experienced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reported improvement after changing their diet. Some suggestions are the following:

• People with heartburn should avoid or reduce consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spearmint, and alcohol. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee increase acid secretion.
• All carbonated drinks increase the risk for GERD.
• Although physicians often advise patients with GERD to cut down on fatty foods, studies are finding no evidence that a low-fat or high-fat meal make any difference in symptom exacerbation. Better studies are needed to confirm this. In any case, as a rule, it is always wise to avoid saturated fats (which are from animal products), and cut down on all fats if one is overweight.
• Increasing protein may help strengthen muscles in the muscle valve. Patients should choose low-fat or skim dairy products, poultry, or fish, in such cases.
• Whole grain products rich in selenium may have some protective role against dangerous cells changes in Barrett's esophagus.
• Patients should have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, although avoid acidic vegetables and fruits (e.g., oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pineapple**, tomatoes).

** There is a discussion about pineapple where Dr. Eisner suggests it is actually good for you because it has an enzyme that promotes digestion. You can read that posting here.

I hope this helps. Please stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M

Hi.  I think the above person has given you really good advice on preventing acid reflux, but if it is really bad, then maybe you should see your doctor and ask their opinion.  They might be able to give you a prescription for Losec.  Otherwise you could go to your pharmacy and get some Gaviscon.  I've found that this really helps.  The Double strength or peppermint is best.  (In liquid form).  This won't prevent it from happening, but it will take away the burning sensation and some of your symptoms.

Hope this helps.