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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Can Prednisone Cause Severe Heartburn

Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Cluster Medications

Preventive Medications


Calcium-Channel Blockers

Calcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for headache prevention. Constipation is a common side effect. No one taking any calcium-channel blocker should withdraw the drug abruptly, because this can dangerously increase blood pressure. Overdose can cause dangerously low blood pressure and slow heart beats. Drinkin...

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Expert & Community Posts

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No More Cold and Clammy Night Sweats
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...beverage before bedtime can bring on a night sweat. Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease... Read more »

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The First 48 Hours: Osteoporosis Medications
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...but water. Potential side effects include nausea, heartburn, irritation of the esophagus and... Read more »

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Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel: Which One is Right for You?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...though possible side effects are trouble swallowing; heartburn; mild flu-like symptoms; and... Read more »

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Heartburn During Pregnancy
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...the whole time. And in the third pregnancy, I had heartburn. Heartburn that stopped me from... Read more »

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My heartburn is being treated with high doses of acid-reducing agents. Why aren't they working?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...click here.Read more of Dr. Eisner's blogs More on heartburn  Read more »

Health Guide

Ulcerative Colitis: Medications
...effects, which are experienced by up to 30% of patients. Common side effects include allergic reactions, heartburn, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, anemia, fever, and... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Medications
...experienced by up to 30% of patients taking this drug. Common side effects include allergic reactions, heartburn, headache, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, anemia, fever, and... Read more »
Acid Reflux Symptoms
Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Symptoms
...impaired mental or emotional functioningSnoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep... Read more »
Scleroderma: Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems
...in the esophagus and stomach are generally the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn. Many non-prescription agents are available for the relief of heartburn.Proton-pump or... Read more »

Medications

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