Depending on the pain the stomach ulcer causes, the doctor may decide to prescribe an antacid drug for immediate relief. The main advantage of these medications is their ability to bring short-term relief from stomach ulcer systems faster than antibiotics and PPIs. Patients need to take them after eating a meal and before going to sleep at night when the ulcer symptoms often flare up. Some patients experience side effects from antacid medicines, for example, constipation or diarrhea. Let the doctor knows if this occurs.

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