Can Oxycodone Cause Acid Reflux?

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Yes, oxycodone can cause acid reflux. It doesn’t make your stomach produce more acid. Instead, it slows the movement of food out of the stomach and changes how the food pipe (esophagus) contracts, giving acid more opportunity to travel upwards. For some people this means occasional heartburn after meals. For others, especially those who already …

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Oxycodone and Acid Reflux: Why It Happens and How to Find Relief

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You took your oxycodone as prescribed, the pain finally eased, and then, an hour later, a slow burn started creeping up behind your breastbone. Maybe you noticed a sour taste at the back of your throat, or a feeling that food was sitting in your chest instead of settling in your stomach. If that sounds …

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