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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Antacids

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

...are the long-term effects of taking all of these antacids?   Answer: While there are no... 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
...peptic ulcer disease have replaced most excessive antacid use. If you do use large quantities of antacids, don't drink large amounts of milk, and tell your doctor about your digestive problems. ... Read more »
What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
...magnesium salts are often combined in a single product to balance these effects. Calcium containing antacids can also be a supplemental source of calcium but they can also cause constipation. ... 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 absorption... Read more »

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

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...this product than constipation. Aluminum-containing antacids bind to phosphate, an important... 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 »

Long-term use of reflux drugs could mask cancer-causing disease
October 02, 2008

Medical experts are worried that long-term use of antacids and acid-reflux drugs may be fueling the sudden increase in esophageal cancer. Drugs like... Read summary »