Lori G's List: GERD

. A temporal decrease in well-being was seen in 24% of the patients

ONCLUSION: A significant placebo response is apparent in long-term users of acid suppressive medication and pharmacological dependency is overestimated. Despite their history of long-term treatment, the majority of GERD patients can be switched from daily to on-demand treatment without impairing symptom control and quality of life. Copyright 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel.