Every time I drink a solid amount of alcohol i get acid reflux . Is there anyway to avoid this?

16 Comments

1. Helen says:

   September 3, 2009 at 8:11 pm

   THEN DONT DRINK!!!!!!
2. Alisha says:

   September 3, 2009 at 8:36 pm

   yup by NOT drinking
3. Chrys says:

   September 3, 2009 at 9:29 pm

   Pepsid, Prilosec, Zantac..take it or quit drinking..
4. TJTB says:

   September 3, 2009 at 10:05 pm

   I have a hunch that stopping your alcohol consumption might help.
5. d.nethaji anandhavalli says:

   September 3, 2009 at 10:41 pm

   better stop drinking.
6. Hollywood Prod. says:

   September 3, 2009 at 11:24 pm

   I eat about 3 to 5 Tums EX
7. Dpap says:

   September 3, 2009 at 11:42 pm

   Have you tried eating something that would hold the alcohol? Like bread?
8. reddyb2 says:

   September 3, 2009 at 11:58 pm

   Go to a aclcoholic meeting…just go to a doctor and they’ll give u some pills or just use thumbs or another product out there.
9. Ozone6969 says:

   September 4, 2009 at 12:44 am

   Always eat plenty before you go drinking and munch while drinking. If you drink daily you better see a doctor.
10. Clinga says:

    September 4, 2009 at 1:42 am

    Maybe if you didnt drink it you wouldnt get the acid reflux
11. kaptainfelix says:

    September 4, 2009 at 1:57 am

    In a word GAVISCON.

    Ask you pharmacist for it.

    Try some food with your alcohol and drinking less too!
12. ben says:

    September 4, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid. If you want to consume alcohol, follow these tips: Dilute alcoholic beverages with water or club soda, drink moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages — the suggested amounts are 1-2 mixed drinks, 12-16 ounces of wine, or 2-3 beers, drink white wine instead of red, choose non-alcoholic beer or wine whenever you can.

    You might also try taking breaks in between drinks and switching to a glass of water. Also try to avoid highly carbonated drinks like beer or champagne.
13. bigbadbear says:

    September 4, 2009 at 2:33 am

    if you get the reflux after drinking and not during, try drinking a small glass of cold cold milk before going to bed, this works for me. hope it helps
14. javazombie13 says:

    September 4, 2009 at 3:16 am

    Make every third drink, a glass of water
15. the nightshift is back says:

    September 4, 2009 at 3:43 am

    eating is good but also drink milk before.
16. Mary C says:

    September 4, 2009 at 4:38 am

    I guess I would wonder what a “solid amount” of alcohol is…? And, of course, the obvious answer is to not drink alcohol. However…

    You should probably get on a course of treatment for acid reflux, like Prilosec (sp?) or some such. Take it every day. If you still get acid reflux when you drink, then do the “baking soda thing.” Take a dose of baking soda & water. It should relieve the heartburn. I don’t think there is any contraindication to taking baking soda along with Prilosec.

    I hope this helps.