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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Symptoms of Heartburn | Heartburn-Free Diet | Get Relief | Complications of Chronic Heartburn | Join Me on Facebook | Follow Me on Twitter Medications Used for Treating Heartburn Many people will first use lifestyle modifications and dietary changes, or even home remedies to treat their heartburn. But if these methods don't work, what type of medications are available. You can read more about what medications are used for treating heartburn. Related Information: Antacids H2 Blockers Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Search Related Topics:  antacids  h2 blockers  proton pump inhibitors Do You Always Need Medication to Control Heartburn? There are plenty of television ad that tell us that heartburn control can only be achieved y this or that company's product. Probably all of us have at least one friend or family member who expounds the wonders of the medication she or he is taking. But is it really true that only by taking medications, such as antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors, can you find relief from heartburn? While there is nothing wrong if medication is needed, we can also learn how to control heartburn without using medication. Related Resources: Talking to Your Doctor About Your Heartburn Why Some Foods Cause Heartburn Controlling Nighttime Heartburn Natural, Home Remedies for Heartburn Search Related Topics:  nighttime heartburn  pregnancy and heartburn  home remedies for heartburn What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors? Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of medications that have been used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach and intestines. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat people with GERD, ulcers in the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders where the production of stomach acid needs to be controlled. Read more about what proton pump inhibitors are and what they do. Types of PPIs: Aciphex Dexilant Nexium Prevacid Prilosec Protonix Related Resources: GERD Erosive Esophagitis Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Peptic Ulcers Search Related Topics:  proton pump inhibitors  h2 blockers  gerd treatment What Are H2 Blockers? H2 blockers, which are also called H2-receptor antagonists, are medicines used to reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces. The H2-blockers block histamine's ability to bind to one kind of histamine receptor on cells: the histamine-2 receptor. Learn what H2 blockers are and what they do. Types of H2 blockers: Axid Pepcid Tagamet Zantac Related Resources: What is Heartburn? What is GERD What is Erosive Esophagitis What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome What are Peptic Ulcers Search Related Topics:  h2 blockers  proton pump inhibitors  heartburn treatment Related Searches Heartburn Gerd How to Treat Gerd Acid Reflux Gerd Gerd Diet Treat Heartburn Featured Articles Symptoms and Causes of Chronic Heartburn Prevention and Treatment Medications and Remedies Daily Life Screening Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge - FAQs Glossary of Heartburn-Related Terms   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn   Follow me on: Advertisement