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How Long Do Prilosec And Sucralfate Take To Treat Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease?

I have am being treated for gastro esophageal reflux disease because I have been vomiting twice a day for the past 3 weeks. I am a recovering alcoholic and have not had a drink in 3 months. I am taking 40mg of prilosec and 1gm of sucralfate for three days and still no relief. Help! Can you explain how long it will take for the medicine to help my condition? Dave
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. Prilosec and Sucralfate take around 2-3 days to treat your condition. You should go for exercise on daily basis. Lifestyle changes will also be very important in this case . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Do Prilosec And Sucralfate Take To Treat Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. Prilosec and Sucralfate take around 2-3 days to treat your condition. You should go for exercise on daily basis. Lifestyle changes will also be very important in this case . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari