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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Antacid

Some antacids boost fracture risk

June 03, 2009
A new study has found that widely used antacids called proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists relieve acid reflux, but they also appear to increase the risk of hip and thigh fractures. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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AcipHex, Proton Pump Inhibitors and Action Onset
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...basis. The best medication for that still remains the antacids, such as Tums and Mylanta. Read more »

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Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...A monitored.   Magnesium and aluminum containing antacids were reported to interfere with... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions Part 3
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...(where I live) and was given three weeks worth of antacids and anti-gas meds. Since then,... Read more »

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The issue of acid breakthrough!
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...This can be especially true for h-2 blockers and antacids. PPI medications may also be started... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #6
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...should be considered.   Question #4: I take six antacid tablets before bed time to control my... Read more »

Health Guide

Calcium carbonate with magnesium antacid overdose
...Alternative Names Rolaids overdose; Antacids overdose Read more »
Calcium carbonate with magnesium antacid overdose
...excessive amountsof calcium carbonate with magnesium. Alternative Names Rolaids overdose; Antacids overdose Poisonous Ingredient Calcium carbonate and magnesium. Where... Read more »
Calcium carbonate with magnesium antacid overdose
Rolaids overdose; Antacids overdose Symptoms Body as a whole Dry mouth Bone pain (from chronic over-use) Respiratory ... Read more »
Milk-alkali syndrome
......milk, and tell your doctor about your digestive problems. Read more »
What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
...GERD treatment includes one or a combination of the following therapies: Lifestyle modifications Antacid therapy H2 Receptor antagonists Proton pump inhibitors Surgical treatments ... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset,... Read more »

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......Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Antacids can interfere with the... Read more »

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......up gas bubbles in the gut. Aluminum and magnesium antacids work quickly to lower the acid in... Read more »

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......magnesium in this product can cause diarrhea. Using an antacid that contains only aluminum... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset,... Read more »

Related News

Antacids during pregnancy may up child's asthma risk
December 22, 2008

Women who use antacids to fight heartburn during pregnancy may be increasing their child's risk of asthma, a new study suggests. Researchers tracked... Read summary »

Antacids best first choice for treating indigestion
January 19, 2009

Indigestion sufferers who save their sophisticated proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) medications for a last resort may also be saving money, a new study... Read summary »

Antacids could prevent gingivitis
October 02, 2008

According to a new study, the drugs that ease painful heartburn may also protect your teeth and gums. Researchers say that an acidic mouth is a good... Read summary »

Over-the-counter antacid may be as effective as Prevacid, Protonix
October 02, 2008

According to a Consumer Reports analysis, the over-the-counter (OTC) antacid Prilosec may provide the same benefits as some prescription drugs--and... Read summary »

A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux
June 09, 2008

By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »