Question

A 50-year-old with symptomatic GERD responsive to PPI wishes to step down. What approach aligns with guidance?

Accepted Answer

Use lowest effective PPI dose; consider on-demand or intermittent therapy if feasible

Answer

Stop PPI abruptly and switch to SABA

Answer

Switch all to H2 blocker immediately for all

Answer

Add sucralfate and stop PPI

Answer

Long-term double-dose PPI for all responders

Practice question

A 50-year-old with symptomatic GERD responsive to PPI wishes to step down. What approach aligns with guidance?