@januaryjane I have had GERD and a hiatal hernia for several years, and have been taking Lansoprazole for as many years. I have discussed going off Lansoprazole with my doctor because I have heard it should not be taken long term, but she said in some cases - like mine - it is best to stay on it to prevent Barrett’s esophagus. I take one 30mg. Lansoprazole every night at bedtime.

I also do not eat anything after 9:00 p.m. - most nights I stop eating by 8:00 p.m. I have the head of my bed raised too. All this has kept my GERD at bay. Having lost ten to fifteen pounds over the years has helped greatly too.