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Dr. Bryan Vartabedian

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posted 03/20/2008, comments (0)

Nexium Approved for Children – 5 Reasons It’s Important

The FDA recently approved the use of Nexium in children down to age one year. What does this mean for kids and how will it change the way we look at reflux? 1. Awareness. The education for physicians and direct-to-consumer advertising that we all expect from Astra-Zeneca should raise awareness that reflux is alive and well in... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 03/13/2008, comment (1)

Ask the Doctor: Dr. Eisner Responds to Selected Community Questions.

I have diabetes and have been experiencing a lot of heartburn and regurgitation. I am taking Nexium but still have symptoms. What else can this be?While you may be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease, some of your symptoms may be related to diabetes. In diabetes, the nerve endings of the gastrointestinal tract can be... Read more Chevron

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Joy Buchanan

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posted 02/29/2008, comments (0)

Nexium approved for Children under 11 years

From the Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease.FDA said Thursday it approved liquid and delayed-release capsules of Nexium in doses of 10 milligrams or 20 milligrams for these youngsters. It is already approved in doses of... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (0)

Nexium extinguished my heartburn, but do I still have acid reflux?

Is it acid reflux or bile reflux? Q: I had been experiencing a lot of heartburn but that seems to have decreased with Nexium. I still however, get a lot of regurgitation of liquid into my throat. Is this acid reflux? A: As your heartburn has improved, while the regurgitation can still be related to acid, you may also be refluxing... Read more Chevron

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