To prevent heartburn, take 1 tablet by mouth with a glass of water right before or up to 30 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by your doctor. Do not take for more than 14 days in a row without talking with your doctor.o prevent heartburn, take 1 tablet by mouth with a glass of water right before or up to 30 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that cause heartburn. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by your doctor. Do not take for more than 14 days in a row without talking with your doctor.
Possible Causes. 1  Carpel Tunnel Syndrome â If you have carpel tunnel syndrome, there is a nerve that is nicked in your wrist that passes through your carpel tunnel. 2  This is commonly done to help relieve pressure associated with the median nerve. 3  In doing so, it often leads to twitching of the thumb or index finger.
The common, less serious causes of muscle twitching include: 1  exercise. 2  stress and anxiety. 3  caffeine and other stimulants. 4  nutritional deficiencies. 5  smoking. 6  irritation of the eyelids or surface of your eye. 7  reaction to drugs, such as corticosteroids, stimulants, and estrogen.his condition is fairly common, and symptoms usually go away after a couple of days. There are also less common and more serious causes of muscle twitching. These medical conditions and illnesses are often related to your nervous system. They may damage the nerves connected to your muscles, leading to twitching.