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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Can You Take Prilosec And Pepcid Together?

Prilosec may lower stomach acid better than Pepcid, study suggests

October 02, 2008
Patient with chronic heartburn who treat their symptoms with over-the-counter medications may get more relief with Prilosec than with Pepcid AC, a new study suggests. In a two-week study, patients who took Prilosec had lower levels of stomach acid than patients who took Pepcid AC. Researchers say that the patients who took Pepcid may have developed a tolerance to the drug after a few days. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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

...well as all of the other H2 receptor antagonists (Pepcid, Axid and Tagamet) has been shown to... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...accomplished with h2 receptor antagonists such as Pepcid, Zantac or Tagamet.   I tend to get... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...as antacids,  H2 receptor blockers like Zantac or Pepcid, or a proton pump inhibitor like... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...consider is a change to H2 receptor blockers like Pepcid or Zantac. In some patients, more... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...(Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix) or H2 receptor antagonists (Pepcid, Zantac) might help. If that... Read more »

Health Guide

Barretts esophagus
Prevention Diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux may prevent Barrett's esophagus. Read more »
Hydrochloric acid
Hydrocholoric acid is a clear, poisonous liquid. It is highly corrosive, which means it immediately causes severe damage, such as burning, on contact. This article discusses... Read more »
Barretts esophagus
Barrett's esophagus itself does not cause symptoms. The acid reflux that causes Barrett's esophagus results in symptoms of heartburn. Rarely, Barrett's esophagus can progress to... Read more »
Hydrochloric acid
Symptoms from swallowing hydrochloric acid may include: Abdominal pain - severe Breathing difficulty due to swelling of throat Chest pain - severe ... Read more »
Barretts esophagus
Barrett's esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) is damaged. The damage is caused by stomach acid... Read more »

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