Are you a candidate for prescription GERD* care?

GERD treatment options have expanded over time. Consider these questions before you talk to a doctor.

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*Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
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Frequency

How often do you experience heartburn, acid reflux, or related symptoms?

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OTC efficacy

When you take over-the-counter heartburn medications, how well do they manage your symptoms?

Like Tums, Rolaids, Pepcid, or Zantac.
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You’re not the only one.

About 1 in 5 American adults deals with GERD symptoms regularly, and many find that the first thing they try doesn’t fully solve the problem.

A few more questions and we’ll have a clearer picture of whether talking to a healthcare provider makes sense for your situation.

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PPI history

Have you ever taken a daily prescription acid-reducing medication, like a PPI?

Like Prilosec, Nexium, Protonix, or Dexilant.
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Warning signs

Do you experience any of the following symptoms?

Select all that apply

Depending on your answers, talking to a healthcare provider might be a meaningful next step.

An independent telehealth provider can review your symptoms and treatment history, discuss the options available to you, and help you figure out what makes sense for your situation.

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PCABs
(potassium-competitive acid blockers)
First available
2020s
How it works
Blocks the final step of acid production without needing stomach acid for activation
Dosing frequency
1 time daily
Timing restrictions
No meal or timing restrictions
Prescription or over the counter?
Prescription
Most common side effects
Stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, urinary tract infection
FDA approved?
Yes
Example of brand names
Ask your healthcare provider about available options
PPIs
(proton pump inhibitors)
First available
1980s
How it works
Blocks the final step of acid production; requires stomach acid for activation
Dosing frequency
1 time daily, before a meal
Timing restrictions
Most must be taken 30-60 minutes before a meal
Prescription or over the counter?
Over the counter or prescription
Most common side effects
Stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, gas (flatulence), headache, vomiting
FDA approved?
Yes
Example of brand names
Nexium, Prilosec
H2RAs
(histamine-2 receptor antagonists)
First available
1970s
How it works
Blocks one of the early steps in acid production
Dosing frequency
1–2 times daily
Timing restrictions
Usually taken 30-60 minutes before a meal or when symptoms occur
Prescription or over the counter?
Over the counter or prescription
Most common side effects
Diarrhea, headache, dizziness and drowsiness
FDA approved?
Yes
Example of brand names
Pepcid AC, Zantac 360
Antacids
First available
1920s
How it works
Neutralizes acid already in the stomach
Dosing frequency
2-4 times daily, as needed
Timing restrictions
When symptoms occur or are anticipated
Prescription or over the counter?
Over the counter or prescription
Most common side effects
Constipation or diarrhea, gas (flatulence), headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps
FDA approved?
Yes
Example of brand names
Tums, Rolaids, Maalox
Next Step:
Get expert help for your heartburn
Still experiencing heartburn despite taking medication?
You’ll be redirected to a secure telehealth platform, where you can connect with an independent licensed healthcare provider to discuss available GERD treatment options.
  • Schedule telehealth appointment
  • Pay the $25 consultation fee
  • Tell the provider about your heartburn
  • If a treatment is prescribed, it can be sent to a local or mail-order pharmacy
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