Suggest Treatment For GERD

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

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Question : Good day, I am taking .5mg of Lorazepam (my doctor gave me to sleep on a plane tomorrow) I also have gerd and am taking 80 mgs of proteins- 40 in the morning and 40 in the evening. Just want to know if lorazepam can make gerd worse.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can make it worse

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Lorazepam can make gerd worse by relaxing the muscles that prevent reflux into the esophagus. You don't have to stop the prescribed lorazepam, here is what you should do

1. make sure to have your dinner at least 2 hours before sleeping
2. keep your head end slightly elevated by keeping to pillows
3. do not drink anything containing caffeine in the evening
5. avoid alcohol

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar