Compounding for GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a painful medical condition that affects millions of people in the United States. Reflux occurs when stomach acid or even the contents of the stomach go back into the esophagus. This can cause significant pain and discomfort, and long-term reflux can damage the lining of the esophagus.
In addition to pain, GERD can also cause a number of unpleasant side effects, including hoarseness, chest pain, hiccups, a bad taste in your mouth, dry cough, dental problems, tightness in your chest, and more. While GERD may start as a minor inconvenience, as it becomes more severe it can make daily activities difficult. For example, even bending down to pick something up off of the floor could result in significant pain, and trying to sleep on your back with GERD can be next to impossible.
There are things that people can do to combat GERD without resorting to medication or surgery. For one thing, many people report that their GERD is often triggered by eating greasy food – for some, simple dietary changes may be enough to relieve their symptoms. In addition, GERD and many other health problems have been linked to smoking and obesity, so losing weight and quitting smoking are two lifestyle changes that one could make to try and treat GERD without medical intervention.
Unfortunately, in some cases, lifestyle changes simply are not enough. The good news is that GERD is often completely treatable with medications such as proton-pump inhibitors and H2 blockers, and many people find their symptoms completely alleviated shortly after starting pharmaceutical treatment. Specialty compounding can be of help people with GERD as many of the drugs used to treat GERD can be compounded into specific doses and forms that make them as simple as possible to take. Some of the drugs that we regularly compound for our clients with GERD include the following:
- Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
- Omeprazole (Nexium and Prilosec)
- Rabeprazole sodium (Aciphex)
- Pantoprazole (Protonix)
- Nizatidine (Axid)
- Famotidine (Pepcid)
- Ranitidine (Zantac)
Call or Stop by Today for More Information
If you have GERD or another condition that makes it painful or inadvisable to take medications orally, a compounding pharmacy may be able to help. At Kress Specialty Apothecary, we are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional and individualized service that meets their pharmaceutical needs. Call us today at 865-323-8723 or stop by the store today to speak with a member of our team.