Common Triggers
Knowing Your Body & Heartburn Triggers
There are common foods and lifestyle factors that cause heartburn to flare up known as heartburn triggers. Paying attention to your body and how it reacts to these triggers helps you make smart choices. Luckily, making smart choices doesn’t have to mean giving up everything you enjoy, because Prilosec OTC blocks heartburn so you can enjoy the foods you love.*
Take a look at this quick breakdown of common heartburn triggers.
Food Heartburn Triggers
- Citrus fruits
- Spicy foods
- Chocolate
- Garlic
- Onions
- Fatty foods
- Tomatoes or tomato-based products
- Peppermints
- Black pepper
- Vinegar
- Caffeinated or carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
Did You Know
With Prilosec OTC, you can enjoy the foods you love without the pain of frequent heartburn.*
Lifestyle Heartburn Triggers
- Smoking
- Stress
- Being overweight
- Wearing restrictive clothing
Other Conditions that Can Cause Heartburn
Some medical conditions can cause heartburn, such as pregnancy or taking certain medications. More serious conditions that can cause heartburn include hiatal hernias and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Find out more about GERD.
For more information on smart choices, check out our tips focused on heartburn diet & lifestyle.
*It’s possible with Prilosec OTC. Use as directed for 14 days for treating frequent heartburn. Not for immediate relief.
