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Tips For Managing Heartburn

Omeprazole - chemical name - Pronunciation - o-MEP-ra-zole
Prilosec - brand name

• Do not lie flat or bend over soon after eating
• Do not eat late at night or just before bedtime
• Certain foods or drinks are more likely to cause heartburn, such as rich, spicy, fatty and fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol and even some fruits and vegetables
• Eat slowly and do not eat big meals
• If you are overweight, lose weight - Body Mass Index Calculator & Chart
• If you smoke, quit smoking
• Raise the head of your bed
• Wear loose fitting clothing around your stomach

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