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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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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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posted 05/05/2008, comments (2)

hyperactivity in an 8 yr old?

Hi - My 8 year old just recently started on Prevacid. Both her teacher, and us (parents) have noticed a spike in hyper-activity, she is not an ADD dignosed child, but is all of a sudden exhibiting ADD type behaviors; is this a symptom of the medication? Any replies appreciated. _PM

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posted 04/08/2008, comments (4)

Chronic Reflux and Hiatal Hernia - What to do during Pregnancy??

While I have done a fair amount of research on this topic, I still am undecided on what to do when I get pregnant. I take 30 MG of Prevacid daily and I know it is a Category B drug that is deemed safe during pregnancy. However, I am also aware that there is limited information on this matter and would never want to harm the fetus. Is there any... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/17/2008, comments (12)

my 10 month old has a GERD

my 10 month old has a gerd, he is on prevacid for it and he was doing fine untill he got imunized @9 month, it trigerred his throw ups again, my ped can't answer of why its happening, GI suggesting to do an endo, initially i was scared but than it got worse he would throw up every time he eats, it was extrememly frustrating, he has been... Read more Chevron

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