1. How long does AcipHex take to work? In general, proton pump inhibitors such as Aciphex, Nexium and Prevacid have a later onset of action than H2 blockers such as Zantac and Pepcid. Aciphex, however, has a more rapid onset of action of a few hours, which is comparable to that of the H2 blockers. Aciphex and all of the proton pump... Read more
Are Heatburn Drugs Dangerous for the Heart? Another recent news item was a report that the proton pump inhibitors Nexium (left) and Prilosec (below) might be bad for the heart. The FDA began investigating reports that Astra Zeneca, the manufacturer of the popular acid reflux drugs, had two small studies that suggested the possibility... Read more
There was a recent article stating that H2 Blockers May Pose Cognitive Function Risk. Should patients worry if they are taking these acid reflux medications? The above article in the August 2007 issue of Journal of the American Geriatrics Society was written by Malaz Boustani, M.D. of Indiana University. More than 1,000 patients --... Read more
What can be done to treat Achalasia and Acid Reflux (GERD)? Achalasia is a primary esophageal muscle disorder in which the valve between the esophagus and stomach fails to relax, and the esophagus does not appropriately contract. The most common symptoms are difficulty swallowing, regurgitaion and chest pain. treatment includes... Read more
1. Does Prevacid cause fatigue? While Prevacid does not classically cause fatigue, it is possible. Fatigue is a rare side effect of many medications. The best thing would be if you ask your doctor if you could stop the Prevacid for a few days, and see if the fatigue resolves, if it doesn't, it is likely not related to... Read more
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