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Todd Eisner

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?

My 9 year-old has been diagnosed with GERD. Is it safe for him to be on Nexium? Yes. Earlier this year, the FDA approved Nexium for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Both the liquid and delayed-release pill forms were approved. As opposed to children ages 12-17, the approved... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 08/13/2008, comment (1)

Calcium and PPI medications

Calcium is an essential mineral in the human body. It is needed for the proper formation of bones and teeth and is also found in the blood and other cells where it regulates metabolic functions. When previous headlines blared about the increased risk of hip fractures with PPI use many AR patients began to worry. I have also had... Read more Chevron

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Angel

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posted 08/04/2008, comments (2)

How long is safe to take Nexium?

I have been taking Nexium for a few months now. It has helped all of my symptoms. However, everytime I try to get off I start feeling bad again. Symptoms include Heartburn, Nauseau, Coughing. Most of these symptoms occur after eating. How long is it safe to take Nexium?

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 06/25/2008, comment (1)

Acid Reflux & GERD Medications

Many of the questions submitted on this site are from readers asking about acid reflux medications. I understand why. Medications used to treat reflux are numerous and come in many different varieties, and which medicines to take can be very confusing. Never-the-less, it is critically important that you understand the which, how, and when... Read more Chevron

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Blair

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (4)

nexium and calcium absorbtion

Hi, My daughter has been on nexium and erythromycin for several months now and it seems to be doing the trick. Previously she would throw up at least once a day and we were going through tums and other meds to try and control it. Yesterday in the natural food shop I was telling the dr.? about her meds and also her problems with leg fractures from... Read more Chevron

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