Acid Reflux - Questions and Answers

Medical experts from Harvard University answer common questions about acid reflux.

QUESTION: Aleve and Heartburn
A few days ago I took the over-the-counter drug Aleve prior to going to sleep, without drinking any water. During the night I felt severe heartburn. Since then the heartburn has gone but now I feel like I have difficulty swallowing. Is this a known side effect of Aleve?
Click here for answer

QUESTION: Continuing Prilosec
I have had frequent heartburn for some time. I finally tried Prilosec OTC and it stopped the heartburn almost immediately, but the problem returned within 24 hours of completing the 14-day regime. Is it safe to continue with another 14 days of Prilosec?
Click here for answer

QUESTION: Over-the-Counter Prilosec
Is Prilosec OTC exactly the same strength and composition as the previous Prilosec available as a prescription-only drug?
Click here for answer
QUESTION: Alcohol and Zantac
Is there any interaction between alcohol and Zantac?
Click here for answer
QUESTION: Infants and Acid Reflux
My niece's infant son has acid reflux. Is there any way to help control this in a child so young?
Click here for answer

QUESTION: Acid-suppressing Medications and Heart Disease
Are there any connections between acid-suppressing medications such as Pepcid, Nexium etc. and cardiovascular problems?
Click here for answer

QUESTION: Hiatal Hernia, Protonix and Pregnancy
My husband and I plan on starting a family soon. I have acid reflux and a hiatal hernia. Can you please tell me how these conditions will affect childbearing? I fear I will be in discomfort and pain with pressure being put on the hernia. Will I be able to stay on Protonix for my acid reflux?
Click here for answer

Have a question? Ask our acid reflux community by creating a SharePost on the site. We regret that, due to the volume of queries, our experts cannot respond to all of them, but some will be selected and answered here; someone from the community also may know where to go for an answer.