Enjoy life without the worry of heartburn

Heartburn Relief

Here are some hints, tips and handy tools designed to help you enjoy a life free from heartburn. Take a minute to read them; you might just discover something new that can help you control your heartburn, including ways to help prevent and relieve heartburn and acid indigestion. And make sure to visit the recipe section for some of our favorite recipes.

Managing Your Heartburn

Weight and See

Excess weight puts pressure on your stomach and diaphragm, forcing open the lower esophageal sphincter and allowing stomach acids to back up. Exercise and weight reduction can decrease your risk of heartburn.

Ties that Bind

Tight belts and clothes that bind can also put pressure on your stomach and worsen your heartburn. Loosen up! Make sure you're not wearing anything that puts extra pressure on your stomach and diaphragm.

Where There's Smoke

There's fire, and we mean the fiery sensation of heartburn that can be triggered by smoking. Cigarette smoking inhibits saliva, which is one of our protective barriers against damage to the esophagus. If you smoke, you might want to consider stopping or decreasing your cigarette use.

Lay to Rest

Lying flat may allow stomach acids to creep up into the throat. You might try to raise the head of your bed four to eight inches. Raising the bed works better than just propping up pillows. Avoid eating right before you go to bed, and remember that Tagamet HB 200^® offers heartburn relief for up to 8 hours.

Happier Hours

Alcohol has been known to be a "heartburn trigger." Alcohol weakens the esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acids to travel up to the esophagus. Try not to drink close to bedtime, or try many of the non-alcoholic drinks available.

Triggers

The first step to living the life you want - free from heartburn - is to learn what may be causing your heartburn. Here's a chart that will help you track what triggers your heartburn, the frequency as well as the treatment. By identifying the causes and treatments of your heartburn, you will be able to manage your symptoms and gain control so that you can live life to the fullest.

Download the Tagamet Personal Heartburn Record Chart

Use this chart to help you track your heartburn. Then talk with your doctor about your treatment options.

When taking Tagamet HB 200^®, be sure to read and follow label directions. If heartburn persists, consult your doctor.