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Almost everyone experience heartburn or acid indigestion at times. But what is acid reflux and how could it cause more serious problems?...

Q: acid reflux & pain meds

asked by: sandy mc on August 8th, 2008

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i have acid reflux and small hiatus hernia i am wondering if it is safe to take amitriptilyne with acid reflux .i have been prescribed it for upper back pain.

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replied on August 15th, 2008

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Interestingly, Amitriptyline may actually aggravate acid reflux (only in 1% of studied cases). Be sure to drink 2-3 liters of clean water daily. You should be OK, but monitor any symptoms.

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