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Friday, October, 23, 2009

How Do Heartburn Medicines Work

Study: Nexium safe for patients taking medicines for HIV

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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Asthma and Acid Reflux
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...There is a connection between asthma and chronic heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease... Read more »

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Oral Bisphosphonates Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Side Effects: Helpful Food and Nutrition Tips
By Rose Chon , Health Expert

...possible side effects of these drugs include: mild heartburn or upset stomach, diarrhea, gas,... Read more »

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Bisphosphonates: The Drugs We Love to Hate
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...“Severe gastrointestinal problems,” including heartburn, and irritation/inflammation of the... Read more »

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GERD: A Teen's Point of View
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...my throat. That feels really bad. I sometimes have heartburn and stomach aches too.  How... Read more »

Health Guide

Dry Powder Inhalers
...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... Read more »
Patients Need Patience: How to Evaluate Treatment Options
...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... Read more »
Reversible Dementias
...evaluated her medications as a possible contributor. Anti-inflammatory drug:     prednisone (Deltasone)Heartburn drugs:     Tagament (cimetidine)     Pepcid (famotidine)     Zantac... Read more »
How to Prevent Adverse Drug Reactions, or ADRs
...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... Read more »
GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...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... Read more »

Medications

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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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