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Acid Reflux Treatment

Motility Medicines

Another alternative for treating reflux is a medicine that encourages faster emptying of the stomach.

The most commonly used "motility" medicine today is metoclopramide (Reglan). This medication may be used in place of acid-blocker agents, or it may be used in combination with them.

Motility medication is equally effective at controlling reflux symptoms compared with an H2 blocker (Step 2) drug. Prolonged continuous use of metoclopramide is undesirable because of side effects that can begin after long-term use.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School
Date Last Reviewed: 8/18/2006
Date Last Modified: 8/7/2006

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.
 
 
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