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health articles 610 [15226]Is Prescription Medication For Acid Reflux The Answer? For many acid reflux sufferers a visit to the doctors results in a prescription medication for acid reflux to treat the symptoms, however little is usually offered in the way of preventing or treating the underlying cause of why acid reflux developed in the first place. Acid reflux medication can be very effective in dealing with symptoms however, it is usually only prescribed in short course of 4 -8 weeks. Unless the cause of the acid reflux is addressed its likely that there will be many more trips to the doctor in the future for a repeat prescription. Is this something you want to have to do over and over again as you go through life? There are many people who have an aversion to taking any type of medication. Some wont bother with a painkiller when they have a headache, and would rather let it go away on its own. Others fear what medications can do to their bodies in the long run and rarely think it is a good idea to take anything. For others, cost is an issue - repeat prescriptions can start to get rather costly. If the thought of being reliant on medication to control your acid reflux concerns you then youll have to find an alternative way of dealing with the issue. If you really want to avoid taking prescription medication for acid reflux, making some simple lifestyle changes can successfully address the underlying cause of your condition. You may find it beneficial to take medication to get your reflux under control initially, especially if there is damage to the delicate esophagus lining, but implementing lifestyle changes at the same time means that youre targeting the cause immediately. If you are overweight, you should try to lose the excess weight. The extra weight can weigh heavily on your stomach and esophagus, especially when lying down. This can place excess pressure on the muscle at the top of the stomach (lower esophageal sphincter) that holds