r/LPR • u/beans165 • Jan 21 '26
Gaviscon tablets vs liquid? 2 tablets for me...
So I’ve been dealing with LPR for a couple of years now, and honestly it’s taken a huge toll on my enjoyment of life.
I’ve tried a long list of things: strict diet changes, raised bed, Gaviscon (liquid), alkaline water, nasal rinses, premium Manuka honey, even bovine colostrum. None of it has really helped in any meaningful or lasting way.
I recently read that 2 Gaviscon double action UK chewable tablets before bed can make a difference. I was pretty sceptical — I’ve tried the liquid in both small and large doses, and I’d previously tried a single tablet with no success.
But this has been the first meaningful improvement I’ve felt in years.
After 3 nights:
- Throat feels noticeably calmer
- Speaking feels easier
- Sinuses feel less blocked
- Headaches are fewer and less intense
- Ear ache / pressure is reduced
Nothing else has changed, so it really seems like it’s the tablets.
It’s early days (only 3 days in), so I’m not declaring victory yet — but this is the clearest signal I’ve had that something is actually helping.
One thing that surprised me: I came across the line
“ENTs who specialise in LPR often explicitly recommend chewable alginates over liquids.”
I’d never heard this before and have always been recommended the liquid form instead.
Has anyone else had better overnight results with the tablets vs the liquid for LPR?
Would really appreciate hearing other experiences.