How long will I need to take GORD medications for?

How long you need to take medication for GORD depends on how severe your symptoms are and how damaged your oesophagus is. 

For mild GORD symptoms, your consultant may recommend taking medicines such as antacids, alginates, or H2 blockers, as needed. This means that you can use them whenever symptoms start or before your symptoms occur.

If you have more severe symptoms of GORD, greater damage to your oesophageal tissues, or your symptoms return as soon as you stop taking your medicines, you may need long-term medication to control and relieve your symptoms.