3. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
These medications, including esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), and omeprazole (Prilosec), can be helpful for managing acid reflux. But some studies link PPI use to greater IBD severity and lower remission rates. So it’s often recommended that people with Crohn’s or UC avoid using them long-term.
If you’re struggling with acid reflux, let your gastroenterologist know. They may start by recommending lifestyle changes or a histamine 2 (H2) blocker like famotidine (Pepcid) or ranitidine (Zantac), Dr. Able says.
If those options don’t give you the relief you need, you can talk about ways to use a PPI as…
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