does antacids' rebound exists or only PPI's???

maria2016

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Posted 12/14/2016 5:59 PM (GMT 0)

I would like to ask if anyone knows sth about antacids rebound? I am taking an antacid, riopan gel after my dinner and according to my doctor I started to take it every second day.

My reflux LPR and gastritis started after a strong round of antibiotics and a vrey stressful period. Last June I was falsely precribed pantoprazole for one month. After finishing my treatment, I stopped the PPI drug cold turkey and I had a very severe acid rebound. Extremely painful chest pains liek heart attack, dyspnea, rhinitis, hoarseness etc.

I was wondering if the simple antacids may cause acid rebound?

It is true that I want to heal myself with the natural way if it is possible, not any medications. In addition my blood test show very low Fe ( 22) and anemia. I have to take iron tablets for one month at least according to my family doctor. But gastrenterologist thinks that it is not the right timing. And I have read that antacid may cause iron deficiency.

Last but not least, if anyones knows if the following theory exists that LES needs acid to function properly?

Mary

DennisinNY

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Posted 12/14/2016 7:41 PM (GMT 0)

Antacids don't have a strong rebound like PPIs have. PPI rebound happens because they are so good at suppressing gastric acid production that the hormone gastrin builds up in your stomach. Which all turns into gastric acid once you stop taking a PPI.

Antacids on the other hand are much shorter working. A short while after you take it your stomach has returned to "normal".

There are also H2 blockers like Pepcid and Zantac. Theoretically they can also have a rebound, but in my experience they didn't because they're not as good at thoroughly suppressing gastric acid production.

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