How To Help Heartburn?
Many people take over-the-counter meds to control their heartburn symptoms, but not all of the drugs work for every patient. In this short video from WebMD, a reporter talks to a pharmacist about medications that may cancel out the effectiveness of reflux drugs. The pharmacist also discusses some common health conditions that may cause heartburn.
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