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Does Taking Cipralex Cause Acid Reflux?
i have a chronic sore throat that i have been suffering from for the past 2 years. not on and off but the sore throat is there every single day. i was diagnosed with acid reflux syndrome. the medication helped for a short while but the sore throat kept returning. i remember that this condition only start when first start using cipralex for my anxiety. so could cipralex be the cause of my acid reflux?
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if taking Cipralex cause acid reflux . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance .Cipralex known to cause stomach disturbance . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. You should go for exercise on daily basis. Lifestyle changes will also be very important in this case . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if taking Cipralex cause acid reflux . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance .Cipralex known to cause stomach disturbance . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. You should go for exercise on daily basis. Lifestyle changes will also be very important in this case . I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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