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• Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.
• For Barrett's esophagus, it is important to try to heal the esophagitis and prevent the reflux of stomach acids.
Reflux may be managed by using H-2 blockers to relieve symptoms, by changing the pressure in the lower
esophagus with metoclopramide (Reglan) and by not eating for several hours before sleep. Losec
(omeprazole), a new drug that has antisecretory properties that suppress gastric acid, may not only help
heal esophagitis but also may heal or normalize a Barrett's esophagus. Dietary restrictions—avoiding fats,
chocolate and peppermint—opiates, calcium-channel blockers and anticholinergic drugs may also help control
reflux.