Pill Induced Esophagitis

[Southerngal410]

Tuesday nt my husband got in bed and realized he forgot to take his antibiotic so he got up, took it with a sip of water and went to sleep. He woke up during the nt with his throat hurting and kinda burning. All day yesterday he said it felt like the pill was stuck in his throat (but knows it isn't still) and had a burning and bothersome feeling. I read last nt that the antibiotic he is on, Doxycycline Hyclate has this happen a lot if you do not drink a lot of water with it AND sit upright for 30 min after, neither which he did the other night. I read that it irritates the esophagus when this haopens. I gave him Tums last night and he started taking Zantac today. He said that it is not burning as much but is just pretty bothersome when swallowing. Anyone know of anything else to do for this or how long this will last?

Thanks!  

[oneoffhorsemen]

He should take some probiotics with the antibiotics as well. The thing about antibiotics is they are really great when it comes to getting over symptoms of various conditions and also a good cure but they kill all bacteria in their path including the good ones which are necessary for better digestion. Definitely, advise him to take some probiotics. This can be yogurts, kefir or probiotic supplements.
I have used one such supplement called Flourish Probiotics by Eu Natural and it was really good. Basically, it is a combination of healthy bacteria that helps to support digestion, urinary tract and overall gut health. These healthy bacteria do a lot when it comes to boosting our immune system and fighting off other harmful bacteria.

[dany1982]

he might want to try a otc ppi, like nexium or prilosec and see if it helps more, it takes time to heal, months, if no enough he might have to see a dr for a prescription.

[Southerngal410]

Thanks! He is currently taking Zantac and Mylanta and is slowly improving.