TABLE 4.
GERD medication frequency of use (n=9,234).
| Frequency of use | PPI (n=4,935) | Histamine-2 receptor blocker (n=2,286) | Antacids (n=2,370) | Other (n=217) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every few months | 170 (3.2%) | 138 (6.0%) | 160 (6.8%) | 14 (4.9%) |
| Few times a month | 266 (5.0%) | 225 (10.9%) | 375 (16.0%) | 17 (8.7%) |
| Once a week | 383 (7.4%) | 249 (10.7%) | 317 (12.0%) | 9 (4.1%) |
| 2–3 days/week | 521 (9.6%) | 438 (18.9%) | 612 (29.6%) | 37 (15.6%) |
| 4–6 days/week | 351 (6.5%) | 254 (11.3%) | 355 (13.5%) | 14 (4.7%) |
| Daily | 3,229 (68.1%) | 956 (41.0%) | 513 (20.3%) | 116 (59.3%) |
| Unknown | 15 (0.2%) | 26 (1.4%) | 38 (1.9%) | 10 (2.8%) |
Data are presented as n (population-weighted %).
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; PPI, proton pump inhibitor.