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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

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Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?

By Todd Eisner Health Expert

My 9 year-old has been diagnosed with GERD. Is it safe for him to be on Nexium?

 

Yes. Earlier this year, the FDA approved Nexium for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Both the liquid and delayed-release pill forms were approved. As opposed to children ages 12-17, the approved dose for younger children is 10-20 mg a day, for eight weeks. Most common side effects were headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain. At this point, use of Nexiu...

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The GERD/Migraine Connection
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...confirmed something that I already knew: many adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)... Read more »

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My Top 10 Books about Adult Gastroesophageal Reflux
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...Stop Heartburn: Simple ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux by Anil Minocha, MD and Christine... Read more »

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Can Zantac deplete a man's sex drive? Find that out and more
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...trouble breathing and swallowing. What can I do?   Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can... Read more »

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New Year’s Resolution for Reflux Moms
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...something about taking care of a little one with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) that... Read more »

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When Does Stress Become a Dangerous Health Concern
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

So many of us can balance our lives, juggling work, home responsibilities, the needs of other... Read more »

Health Guide

FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adolescents
...NEXIUM® is safe or effective for treating GERD in children under 12 years old. Learn more about acid reflux. Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment
...test-and-treat approach too expensive considering the number of people it helps.Increased risk for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A number of studies suggest that H. pylori in the... Read more »
What are the treatments and drugs used to treat GERD?
...also cause constipation. H2 Receptor antagonists (H2RAs): The most popular brands of this type of acid reflux medication are approved for over-the-counter (OTC) use. The four OTC... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...inhibitors twice a day. This is based on the belief that adding the H2 blocker will prevent a rise in acid reflux at night. An important 2002 study, however, reported no additional benefits from... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Symptoms
...to be caused by gallbladder disease. Conditions that may cause these symptoms include peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or indigestion of unknown cause. [For more information, see... Read more »

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Medications

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...acid-related stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »

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...stomach/intestinal and throat (esophagus) problems (e.g., acid reflux or GERD, ulcers, erosive... Read more »

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