GERD

If you’ve been told you have Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and you also struggle with acid reflux, the relationship between the two is probably the opposite of what you’d expect. In most people, a long-standing H. pylori infection actually lowers stomach acid, which tends to protect against classic acid …

H. Pylori and Acid Reflux: The Surprising Connection Read More

Gastroparesis and acid reflux are closely tangled, and if you have one, it’s worth understanding the other. Gastroparesis means your stomach empties too slowly — food lingers for hours longer than it should — and that retention can push acid and stomach contents back up, producing heartburn, regurgitation and, …

Gastroparesis and Acid Reflux: The Real Connection Read More

Yes — in almost all cases you can take omeprazole (Prilosec) or famotidine (Pepcid) alongside Ozempic or Mounjaro. There’s no known drug interaction between these acid-reflux medications and the GLP-1 drugs, they work through completely different mechanisms, and doctors prescribe them together all the time to manage the reflux …

Omeprazole or Famotidine With Ozempic/Mounjaro: Safe? Read More

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 …

Does Wegovy Cause Heartburn? What the Data Says Read More

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