Can Thes OTC medications cause Gerd?

[Jeannie709]

I have been informed I had Acid Reflux. I take Nexium for it. I also have Asthma and Epilepsy to which I take Lamictal, Zonisamide, Albuterol(when needed-which is quite rare), Claritan, and Singular. Now on another site I spotted an area that stated certain OTC meds can cause problems with Gerd. My question is I also Take Vitam that of Multi Vitamins, Omega 3-6-9, B-12, Deodorized Garlic, Ginger(which isn't too often though I did purchase a bottle to begin in the near future on a daily basis), and Ginseng. Can either of these be the cause of Gerd as well as interactions with medications I now take. I have always had problems with my stomach as a teen but never took medicine for it till 2 years ago. I have informed doctors of all the OTC meds I take and I never feel completely satisfied that I'm being giving a real answer as the doctor will browse through my list say OK and say nothing more. It's like they just ignore it and push it aside. Can you help give me some answers here?

[ChitChatNine]

In addition to great info above, here's a link to our drug page which will list side effects of a med:

http://www.medhelp.org/health_topics/drugs_list

[selmaS]

Hi and welcome to the GERD forum.

It is possible for some MEDS OTC and RX'd to have an effect on acid reflux. A Pharmacist may be the better one to ask about that.We do have an ask the pharmacist forum here on MedHelp too.

I know after a recent surgery that the meds and drugs used caused a really big flare with my reflux.

Since I am not a dr it is hard to say if ne of what u r taking is having an interaction or causing ur gerd.

ALso since u r having these issues....do watch ur diet.....and ur stress factors. Our Health Pages here have tips for lifrstyle changes and diet to help aid the meds.

"selma"