There is lots you can do to help with the reflux so you can avoid those horrible tablets. I'm quite successful with the following. Sorry if I'm telling you things you already know:
Cut down/out caffeine, alcohol, spicy food, citrus, deadly nightshade veg (tomatoes, aubergines), carbonated drinks, chocolate.
Don't eat at least 2 hours before bed.
Don't lie or slouch after eating.
Don't drink liquid straight after eating.
Don't take supplements, meds, painkillers on an empty stomach (unless meds say so).
NSAIDS, Tranexamic Acid, Mefalonic Acids, antibiotics are terrible for the stomach.
An occasional teaspoon of Gaviscon before bed will usually sort it out, don't drink afterwards.