Friday, October, 23, 2009
How Do Heartburn Medicines Work
October 02, 2008
A new study has found that patients who took the HIV drug Lexiva
with Nexium did not experience any reduction in Lexiva's
effectiveness. Heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disorder, and
ulcers are common in HIV-positive patients, and many use
acid-reducing medicines to treat these conditions. The new data
suggests that it may be safe for patients to take Nexium without it
interfering with how well their HIV drugs work.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Sloane Miller
,
Health Expert
...There is a connection between asthma and chronic heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease...
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By Rose Chon
,
Health Expert
...possible side effects of these drugs include: mild heartburn or upset stomach, diarrhea, gas,...
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By PJ Hamel
,
Health Expert
...“Severe gastrointestinal problems,” including heartburn, and irritation/inflammation of the...
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By Jan Gambino
,
Health Expert
...my throat. That feels really bad. I sometimes have heartburn and stomach aches too. How...
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Health Guide
...also swallow some of the
medicine that remains after rinsing. This may cause minor stomach upset or "
heartburn," which can do long-term damage. If it occurs, be sure to tell your doctor so it...
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...could need or want. We are even bombarded with commercials promising fast relief from headaches,
heartburn and a variety of other physical ailments. So, it is not surprising that we would...
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...evaluated her medications as a possible contributor. Anti-inflammatory drug: prednisone (Deltasone)
Heartburn drugs: Tagament (cimetidine) Pepcid (famotidine) Zantac...
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...heart, liver or kidney. More common symptoms of a drug-drug interaction include nausea, headache,
heartburn or dizziness. However, if you experience any unusual reaction after taking a drug...
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...for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of
heartburn. They all
work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the...
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Medications
...short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent heartburn when the usual medicines do not... Read more »
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