This journal abstract describes the different effects of lansoprazole (Prevacid) and rabeprazole (AcipHex) in otherwise healthy people suffering from gastric pain. Lansoprazole begins to work more quickly, while rabeprazole is more effective during evening hours. Free registration required.
Read moreOn April 15th, the FDA announced a recall of lansoprazole delayed-release orally disintegrating tablets. These are generic Prevacid (Proton... Read more »
Yes, acid-reducing medications can cause bone loss. Many medications and medical disorders can cause bone loss; but in this article... Read more »
In this letter to the editor of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a team of doctors describes the case of a woman allergic to... Read more »
TAP Pharmaceutical Products is conducting a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of TAK-390MR, an experimental drug, with that of... Read more »
This is a study to compare the effectiveness of lansoprazole (Prevacid) and esomeprazole (Nexium) in controlling intragastric pH in patients with... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Gastrointestinal ProblemsTreatments for abnormalities in the esophagus and stomach are generally the same as those for gastroesophageal reflux... Read more »
Current GERD treatment includes one or a combination of the following therapies: Lifestyle modifications Antacid therapy H2 Receptor antagonists... Read more »