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GERD / Acid Reflux - Symptoms

Heartburn–the most common of all GERD/acid reflux symptoms

Woman with acid reflux symptoms

The main symptoms of acid reflux disease, which is also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), are:

  • heartburn
  • acid regurgitation (which is experienced as a sour, bitter taste in your throat)

Some people may also have other GERD or acid reflux symptoms, including:

  • hoarseness
  • chronic throat clearing
  • sore throat
  • persistent cough

Nighttime GERD/acid reflux symptoms can be more severe than daytime symptoms

When acid reflux occurs at night, you may experience the most common acid reflux symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation and potentially other nighttime symptoms related to GERD such as:

  • nighttime cough
  • restlessness
  • loss of sleep
  • snoring
  • breathlessness
  • fatigue

For many patients, GERD symptoms that occur at night may be more severe than GERD symptoms that occur during the day.


Next page: Acid Reflux Causes - Triggers of Heartburn Symptoms


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Product Description
ZEGERID contains omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), and sodium bicarbonate, an antacid.

Important Safety Information about ZEGERID
ZEGERID is indicated for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux disease. ZEGERID is used to treat and maintain the healing of erosive esophagitis, which may result from acid reflux. ZEGERID is also indicated for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer and of active benign gastric ulcer.

Side effects of ZEGERID include headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Relief of your symptoms while on ZEGERID does not rule out that other serious stomach conditions may exist.

ZEGERID Capsules contain 303 mg of sodium per dose. ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension contains 460 mg of sodium per dose. The sodium is in the form of sodium bicarbonate and these amounts should be taken into consideration by anyone on a sodium-restricted diet. People with metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcemia should not take sodium bicarbonate.

ZEGERID Capsules and ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension have the same amount of sodium bicarbonate in both the 20mg and 40mg dosages. Two 20mg doses are not equivalent to one 40mg dose, and two 20mg doses should not be used in place of one 40mg dose.

ZEGERID should not be taken by anyone with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.

To learn more about ZEGERID, see full prescribing information and talk with your doctor.

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