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There are a variety of things you can do to minimize nighttime heartburn:

• Exercise before dinner. Working out on a full stomach can trigger heartburn.
• Eat your main or big meal of the day earlier rather than later. Reduce portion sizes at dinnertime.
• Allow your food to digest before lying down. Eat meals at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
• Avoid foods, drinks and medicines known to aggravate heartburn, including:
• • - fried or fatty foods
  • - carbonated drinks
  • - chocolate
  • - citrus fruits & juices
  • - coffee
  • - tomato-based foods and sauces
  • - alcohol
• Cut out late-night snacking. Try not to eat anything after 8:00 p.m.
• Sleep with your head raised 4 to 6 inches. There are specially designed pillows. You can also buy blocks from pharmacies and medical supply stores that raise the head of your bed safely and securely.
• Sleep on your left side. Studies have shown this position aids in digestion, speeding the removal of acid from the stomach.
• Do not wear tight-fitting clothing.
• If you're overweight, strive to lose weight.
• Quit smoking
• Use an acid reducer such as PEPCID® COMPLETE or PEPCID AC® to combat nighttime heartburn.
• Talk to your doctor. Based on your specific medical history, he or she may offer additional recommendations on controlling nighttime heartburn and reducing risk of potential complications.