Esophagus TestsWhat Affects the Test
Factors that can interfere with
your test or the accuracy of the results include: - Medicines used to treat
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as
antacids (Tums or Rolaids), acid reducers (Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet, or Zantac),
or proton pump inhibitors (Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium).
- Medicines
used to treat
asthma and
emphysema, especially
theophylline.
- Medicines used to treat
Parkinson's disease, muscle spasms in the bladder and
intestines, and some eye problems.
- Corticosteroids, such as prednisone.
- Heart
and blood pressure medicines, such as calcium channel blockers, alpha-blockers,
and beta-blockers.
- Medicines that act on the nervous system, such
as anti-anxiety medicines, anesthetics, and
narcotics.
- Smoking or drinking alcohol
within 24 hours of the test.
- Eating or drinking within 8 hours of
the test.
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