The drugs prevent the secretion of excess acid, and antibiotics treat the bacteria. While the lining of the stomach walls is designed to withstand the acidic environment, H. pylori weakens the lining and can eventually produce an ulcer. The excess acid eats away at the stomach lining, which is weakened by the H. pylori, and the result is the ulcer. Triple therapy and other regimens are designed to eradicate the infection caused by the bacteria and do not halt the excess acid secretion. Moreover, these drugs alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of the ulcer.
Triple therapy is effective and inexpensive.
One major drawback to triple therapy is that patients are required to take roughly 16 to 18 pills every day and must avoid drinking alcohol. Additionally, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, and constipation are possible side effects. If in conjunction with stomach pains, you have bloody or black stools or dizzy spells or you look pale, you may have a bleeding ulcer. You should seek immediate medical attention. For more information on ulcers or other health matters, call 638-6767.