Treatment For Peptic Ulcer Disease

Antacids

Although antacids cannot heal peptic ulcer disease completely, doctors often recommend patients include an over-the-counter antacid in their medication regimen for treating peptic ulcer disease. The reason for this is because antacids can help neutralize stomach acid and as a result, rapidly relieve pain. However, patients shouldn’t take an antacid for peptic ulcer disease with consulting a doctor, as some antacids can interact with certain antibiotics and reduce their overall effectiveness (on both sides). Thus, patients should ask their primary doctor to recommend an appropriate antacid to go in combination with their antibiotics and other medications for the best results.