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Waiting for my doctor to call to discuss what to do with the antacids I take. I've seen a specialist twice, who recommends keeping an eye on my diet (limit carbonated drinks and fat, spicy and sour food and drinks). He told me to finish my current course of antacids and then talk to the doctor about what to do. I could quit cold turkey, I'll probably get acid reflux for a couple of days, I could get a lower dose or gradually reduce the dose/number of pills.
My throat still isn't completely healed. I still have days when when it bothers me more and there are days it only gets slightly irritated at towards the end of the day.
I'm hoping for a lower dose. I don't want to go back to being on those chewing tablets all the time. I've always had flare ups of acid reflux, especially during stressful times. I've been dealing with my throat/acid reflux for over a year now and it's finally getting better. I'm now at a point where it doesn't take over my daily life.
Also fun is that the documentation of my antacids says that when stopping with it you have to gradually reduce the dose you take. Starting with taking half of the pill. But the antacids come as capsules, which state on the packaging that you have to take them whole.
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