Heart Burn Remedies
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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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Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux & GERD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health ExpertAs long as there have been illnesses there have been “natural remedies” reported to cure... Read more »
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Impotence Natural Remedies: Herbal Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction
Natural RemediesHerbs and SupplementsGenerally, manufacturers of herbal remedies and dietary supplements do not need FDA approval to sell their products. Just like a drug, herbs and supplements can... 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 »Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
for Postherpetic NeuralgiaPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is difficult to treat. Once PHN develops, a patient may need a multidisciplinary approach that involves a pain specialist,... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) and the Esophagus
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which acids from the stomach move backward into the esophagus (an action called reflux). Reflux occurs if the muscular actions in... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
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Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach or intestines. It may be used to prevent... Read more »
Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from coming... Read more »
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. Metoclopramide... Read more »
...not use prescription or non-prescription antacids/heart burn relievers/acid blockers (e.g.,... Read more »
This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn,... Read more »
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Some uncommon tips for managing GERD
October 02, 2008Pears, plums, fennel and chamomile tea may sound like unusual acid reflux remedies, but some experts say they help. Reporters at Nowtoronto.com have... Read summary »
Acid reflux doesn't always mean heartburn
October 03, 2008Acid reflux sufferers can experience symptoms of the disorder without ever having heartburn, two new studies suggest. Researchers in both studies say... Read summary »
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