Question by SoCal Dude: Medicines (or home remedies) to take before a meal to prevent heartburn? (Read post before responding!)?
A lot of medicines – notably non-prescription strength Pepcid, Zantac, and Tagament – advertise that they can be taken before a meal to prevent heartburn.

I am not a doctor or pharmacist, but I question whether these medicines should be taken for that purpose. My understanding is that these medicines, even in non-prescription strength, are a lot stronger than “standard” antacids like Tums, Maalox, Mylanta, and Rolaids. If anything, it would seem like taking these medicines before a meal would not allow the stomach to have enough acid to ensure proper digestion.

So, two questions…

1. For those who do use non-prescription strength Pepcid, Tagament, Zantac, etc. to prevent heartburn before eating, have taking these medicines caused any problems or side effects (especially with regard to digesting your meal)?

2. Does anyone use any other method (i.e. taking a weaker medicine or a home remedy) to prevent heartburn before eating something that will likely cause heartburn?

NOTE: So long as I stay away from a few foods that give me trouble, heartburn is something I get 2 or 3 times a YEAR at most. Please don’t waste time telling me about GERD or that I need to see a doctor.

Best answer:

Answer by Cyndi
We always keep (fresh)celery in our house for heart burn.
It works even if you put peanut butter,cream cheese,etc…,on it.
Try it,you’ll be surprised )

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