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Managing your acid reflux

How to manage your acid reflux disease

If your doctor says that you have acid reflux disease, there’s plenty you can do. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, any medicine your doctor recommends will likely be an important part of your treatment. While some of these changes may not be easy, you can work with your doctor to map out a treatment plan that’s manageable.

What lifestyle changes should you consider?

Whether or not your doctor prescribes medication, lifestyle modifications should be an important part of your acid reflux disease management plan. Here are some changes you can try to help you avoid trigger behaviors and keep your body and mind in a healthy state:

			Exercise regularly—it will aid digestion and help you trim down

			Stop smoking—it may stimulate acid production and weaken your LES valve, allowing acid to escape into your esophagus

			Ease stress—lowering the stress in your life may help to reduce your acid reflux disease symptoms

			Have fun—incorporate some play into your day
			Breathe deeply—breathing exercises can calm the body and ease the mind

This is not a substitute for medical advice. Only your doctor can determine if you have acid reflux disease and prescribe appropriate treatment. Please check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

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In adults (≥18 years of age), one ACIPHEX 20 mg tablet daily is used for the treatment of persistent, frequent (2 or more days a week) heartburn and other symptoms associated with acid reflux disease. ACIPHEX is also used for the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptom relief of damaging (erosive) acid reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and to maintain healing of damage (erosion) and relief of heartburn symptoms that happen with acid reflux disease. ACIPHEX has not been studied for treatment lasting longer than 12 months (1 year).

In adolescents (≥12 years of age), one ACIPHEX 20 mg tablet daily is used for the treatment of persistent, frequent (2 or more days a week) heartburn and other symptoms associated with acid reflux disease.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ACIPHEX has a well-established safety profile.

In adolescents, the most common side effects with ACIPHEX include headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

In adults, the most common side effects with ACIPHEX include pain, sore throat, gas, infection, and constipation.

Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions.

Before taking ACIPHEX, tell your doctor if you are taking atazanavir, digoxin, iron salts, ketoconazole, or warfarin.

To learn more, talk to your doctor and see the Full Product Information.

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