One acid reflux sufferer was unable to find an explanation for his nightly pain until he learned that the sleep medication Ambien could contribute to chronic reflux. In this article from The People’s Pharmacy, pharmacologists Joe and Teresa Graedon discuss the link between the drug and heartburn as described by their readers.
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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. In a recent study, scientists found... Read more »
In this question and answer column, a reader asks about Ambien and heartburn. The People's Pharmacy replies that the insomnia medication can cause... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »