Yes — Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) can cause heartburn, and it’s a recognized side effect. Heartburn, indigestion and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are all listed in the official prescribing information. In the weight-loss trials, GERD was reported in about 5% of people on Wegovy versus 3% on placebo, and …
Yes — tirzepatide, the active drug in Mounjaro and Zepbound, can cause acid reflux, and it’s now listed as a recognized side effect. But the real picture is more interesting than the usual explanation of “a GLP-1 slows your stomach down, so you reflux.” In the weight-loss trials, gastroesophageal …
Does Mounjaro Cause Acid Reflux? What Studies Show Read More
Short answer: for frequent or more severe acid reflux, omeprazole (a PPI) is the stronger, more effective choice, and it’s what guidelines recommend first. For occasional heartburn or fast, on-demand relief, famotidine (an H2 blocker) often does the job with a gentler long-term safety profile. They’re not really the …
Famotidine vs Omeprazole for Acid Reflux: Which Is Better? Read More
Short answer: mastic gum has some genuine evidence for calming upper-gut symptoms, and in the best trial so far, heartburn was one of the specific things that improved. It’s a traditional Mediterranean remedy with real research behind it, which puts it ahead of most “natural cures” you’ll read about. …
Mastic Gum for Acid Reflux: Does It Actually Help? Read More
Short answer: DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) does have real evidence behind it for acid reflux, and it’s one of the better-studied natural options you’ll come across. A 2025 randomised trial found it improved reflux symptoms and quality of life versus placebo, and it has a long track record for soothing …
DGL for Acid Reflux and LPR: Does Licorice Root Help? Read More
Short answer: yes, vonoprazan (brand name Voquezna) can meaningfully reduce reflux symptoms, and it does so faster and more consistently than a standard proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It’s a brand-new class of acid blocker, and the early evidence in laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) looks genuinely promising. But I want to …
Voquezna (Vonoprazan) for Acid Reflux & LPR: Does It Work? Read More