PPIs do nothing for spasms. They only reduce the secretion of acid.
What happens sometimes is that chronic irritation of the esophagus leads to a spasm there. By using an antacid for a week or so,this may heal up and stop. You may not need the Gaviscon every day after that.
Some drugs are irritating too. If you take your medications at night, you might consult your doctor and ask if you can take them in the daytime instead. Or take at least one hour before you lie down, and make sure you drink enough water with them.
The stomach has a mucus coat to protect it, but the esophagus does not. So some drugs may actually be irritating you.
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