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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Heartburn Relief

Q&A: Is there a cheaper version of Zegerid?

October 03, 2008
A patient who suffers from chronic acid reflux wants to know if there is a more affordable version of the heartburn medication Zegerid. In his response, Dr. Howard LeWine offers information on how Zegerid differs from other proton-pump inhibitors. He says that Zegerid's addition of sodium bicarbonate means it may work faster for some patients, and he suggests other medications that the patient may try to find heartburn relief. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...patients with only typical or classic symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation. GERD... 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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Tamoxifen (Nolvadex): Is it REALLY Working for You?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...what I found? Tagamet. And Zantac. Both very common heartburn relief remedies. Zoloft, another... Read more »

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What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common... Read more »

Health Guide

Common Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fracture
News round up on popular heartburn drugs and a link to increased hip fractures. The New York Times ran an AP wire story. Study Finds a Link Between Some Heartburn Drugs and Hip Injuries in People... Read more »
Calcium carbonate with magnesium antacid overdose
...Calcium carbonate with magnesium isfound in many (but not all) antacids, whichare products that relief heartburn.Brands that include these ingredients include Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta, and Maalox. ... Read more »
What is GERD? "
...contents make it back into the esophagus from the stomach. This back flow of acid is called reflux or heartburn. If it happens a few times, it's nothing to worry about. However, heartburn that... Read more »
What are the symptoms of GERD?"
The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »
Site Dedicated to Acid Reflux (GERD)
Welcome to My-AcidReflux.Acid reflux disease, also called GERD, is a condition that affects adults, children and infants alike. Receiving a diagnosis of acid reflux disease can be extremely... Read more »

Medications

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...and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain. This medication is... Read more »

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...can help relieve symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, persistent... Read more »

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...short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent heartburn when the usual medicines do not... Read more »

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...symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.... Read more »

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...ORAL Pronounced: (PRAV-uh-stat-in) Side Effects Heartburn, headache, or dizziness may occur.... Read more »

Related News

Acupuncture may soothe heartburn in pregnant women
June 15, 2009

Brazilian researchers say that pregnant women may find heartburn relief through acupuncture. In a study of 42 pregnant women, researchers found that... Read summary »

Tip: Bananas may ease reflux pain
October 03, 2008

According to one acid reflux sufferer, relief from heartburn pain may be as close as the nearest kitchen. The reader tells Joe and Teresa Graedon... Read summary »

Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »

Treating acid reflux during pregnancy
November 18, 2008

For women who start suffering from heartburn during pregnancy, experts say the good news is that symptoms will likely disappear after the baby's... Read summary »

Reflux surgery may provide long-term relief
October 03, 2008

Acid reflux surgery has been shown to reduce heartburn symptoms in the short-term, but a new study suggests it also offers long-term symptom relief.... Read summary »