What are some lifestyle modifications for GERD?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been taking Prevacid (Lansoprazole) 30 mg once daily in the morning since the early 90s for what at that time was diagnosed as acid reflux. Recently, I have been experiencing some reflux after eating supper at night.

Why would this start up again after being free of it after all these years taking Prevacid? The only change in my diet is that I am reducing my daily coffee intake in an effort to stop drinking it altogether.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Are you taking the sustained release form (DR)? If yes, then make that pharmacy give you the correct medication.

The other possibility would be that you are developing tolerance. So, the medication may need to be switched to another medication in the same group, giving you the benefit. The other possibility would be that you will have to stop Donovan and may need to switch to another medication in the same group, giving you the benefits of cross-tolerance.

I would also suggest avoiding late-night dinners. The last meal of the day should be two hours before going to bed.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.