Best OTC medication to ease heartburn/stomach damage from pill popping?

[Ms. Euphoric]

I've tried Pepcid (famotidine) and ranitidine before to help protect my stomach and prevent that nasty acidic burn in my stomach after popping pills. I usually try to take these before my recreational rx's to give it time to do its thing. I don't want to do it on a full meal because it reduces the effects of the meds. Any tips on how to best protect my stomach/intestines from damage? Thanks!

 

[PotatoMan]

pepto, Zantac...a full stomach..

 

[ethnocat55]

Have you tried one of those liquids for indigestion like Mylanta, they are pretty gentle on the stomach

 

[Tillyy]

i used to have a hydocodone/ acetaminophen script. i told my doc they were killing me stomach and she told me to take omerprazole. it worked great. but thats only for the pain associated with pills that have acetaminophen...

 

[LilikoiMoon]

Nexium, swear by it.

Fresh mint leaves in tea..swear by it, even chewing the leaves helps with my ulcer.

Feel better xox

 

[PieceByPiece]

I find Gaviscon Advanced works best for me. I also use a PPI, however, that's prescription only.
Milk can help with heartburn and also lines the stomach.

 

[Ms. Euphoric]

Thanks everyone! I'll give these a try!