Get Informed: Heartburn/GERD
Heartburn/GERD: Overview
Heartburn, also known as Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), is a condition caused by abnormal flow of stomach acid back up the esophagus. This can cause a painful, often burning sensation - particularly after eating - and, in more extreme cases, can result in damage to the lining of the esophagus.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Sep-02 10:48 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Aug-24 12:48 AM
1 in 10 people have Heartburn/GERD
iGuard is currently monitoring more than 222,610 patients with Heartburn/GERD from around the United States as shown on the heat map below. These figures suggest that roughly 29.5 million Americans have Heartburn/GERD with women being 2 times more likely to be affected than men.
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Medications used for Heartburn/GERD
Drugs commonly taken by iGuard users for Heartburn/GERD are listed below, together with the percentage of patients that take each drug.
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Commonly Used Medication Name* (Hover mouse over name to see medication class) |
% of Patients | Average Risk Rating | Has Generic Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prilosec | 25% |
|
Yes |
| Nexium | 21% |
|
No |
| Prevacid | 12% |
|
Yes |
| Aciphex | 12% |
|
No |
| Zantac | 10% |
|
Yes |
| Protonix | 8% |
|
Yes |
Less than 5%: Pepcid, Calcium, Maalox
*This list is NOT EXHAUSTIVE - Only drugs used by a sufficiently large number of iGuard users are listed.
**Medications are sometimes known by different brand/generic names, depending upon how they are packaged or used.
Global Patient Feedback for Heartburn/GERD ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I'm having terrible stomach bloating and was told I have microscopic colitis. However I bloat immediately after eating and if I bend over the food comes up. I had an hiatial hernia operation years ago but am having some pain when I bend or twist and was wondering if my problem is related to this. I do not have the "runs" which is supposed to be associated with microscopic colitis.
66 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-09-23 14:24:48
Member Answer/Reply:
To Whom It May Concern!
I started taking a stomach medicine that will give you some unbelievable comfort if you take this little bitty pill (aciddophilus pearls) for at least 60 days and then you will get better.,and better ,and better. Nothing is for certain except death &taxes,but this I say . I will not do without this pill ,you take it the first thing in the A.M. and done .
Ray B.
66 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-05-17 16:03:47
Member Answer/Reply:
Where did you get aciddophilus peral pill? I have acidrefux/gerd.
Nothing works for me and my insurance will only cover one pill that is not working at all.
58 year old Female
58 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-16 13:59:03
Question/Comment:
I take Reglan for gastroparesis. Gastroparesis causes me to have severe nausea and constipation. Reglan is working well for this so far. 52 yr old female
53 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-06-16 18:08:58
Question/Comment:
For a $35 off coupon for Aciphex go to www.aciphex.com. They will send you up to six $35 coupons in a 12 month period. They also have a link on their site regarding assistance for those who need help with the cost of the medicine.
I use Medco Health Online to fill my prescriptions. They are soooo much less expensive that using local pharmacies and it can all be done online. My Aciphex through them is =$31.39 a month. They ship your medicine to you free and you get a 90 day supply instead of having to have the med refilled every 30 days. In addition, they will send you emails when it is time to refill your medication. The service they provide is excellent!!!!!
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-23 20:29:47
Question/Comment:
What causes a hiatel hernia? What can be done about it? My doctor said mine is very large, said he would not operate on it, prescribed Prevacid. Been taking Prevacid for a few years now. Recently lost my job & my insurance. Began taking OTC omeprazole. Noticed that I was smelling smells that no one else smelled. Stopped taking it and smells have decreased considerably. Has anyone else had this reaction to omeprazole?
59 year old – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-19 14:36:25
Question/Comment:
I was told by a friend that milk is one of the worst things to drink when you have an ulcer, but I have noticed that when I do drink it my stomach hurts sometimes, I am so sick of my stomach hurting, it is so hard to things on a daily basis, can someone give me some advice on what is the best medicine? I take protonix 2 times a day, doesn't always help.
44 year old female
45 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-02-26 10:59:52
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