Hello, I have GERD, and constant burning sensations and bloating, especially after I take food. This is a problem for me, because I cannot eat everything. I am taking Pepto bismol for my condition. I would like to know what I the possible reaction between this drug and alcohol? I am not a heavy drinker.
I can tell you that alcohol increase the level of HCL and that can only complicate your current condition (GERD). I am not so sure about the interaction between this drug and alcohol, buy that drug is used to deal with the symptoms that happen after the excessive food and drink has been taken.
Hello there,
Since you have GERD you need to avoid drinking alcohol. I am sure that your doctor has informed you about this. You simply have to learn to control yourself, and follow the special diet that you have been provided. I am absolutely sure that there is no alcohol included in this diet! So you are asking about interactions between alcohol and medication which is helping you to improve your condition, and it is absolutely unnecessary to make your condition even worse.
First, deal with the fact that you will have to live with GERD, and that you must give up all your bad habits. If you can’t do that you will be in ER more than you should.