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Expert_badge Jan Gambino

Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

FDA: New Labeling for PPI Medications Used for Acid Reflux

There were many news stories this week about a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning about the use of Proton Pump Inhibitor or PPI medications used to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. The FDA has decided to add more information to the medication labels warning of an increased risk of fractures associated with the long term... Read moreChevron
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posted 03/18/2010, comments (0)|
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Adult w/reflux, 3 kids w/reflux, Pediatric Physical Therapist

How PPIs Affect Bone Density

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium, etc. are, according to the prescribing information, for short-term use only. But, many of us take them “off label” for much longer and now many of us have been taking them for years. When the initial trials were done on these medications the very long term effects... Read moreChevron
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Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

The Problem with Over-the-Counter Acid Reflux Medications

The treatment of acid reflux can be complicated and frustrating for many patients. When treatments based on lifestyle and dietary changes fail many patients require medications to deal with their disease. Until recently most of these treatments required a trip to see a physician and a prescription.   Medications like Zantac, Prilosec, and... Read moreChevron
Jenny K.

Jenny K.

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6 week old refuses to feed

My six week old started experiencing acid reflux at 2 weeks.  He was fighting me at every feeding.  He was put on Zantac, which made no difference.  He was recently put on Prevacid, but no difference either.  I try to hold him upright during feeding, but that seemed to make no difference either. I even got the nap nanny to help... Read moreChevron

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