Nighttime Gerd
Depomed Inc. has announced that a clinical trial to evaluate a new delivery and absorption method for a medicine currently used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) has been completed. Depomed hopes to translate these findings into an oral, controlled-released GERD medicine formula that will specifically treat nocturnal acid breakthrough. Nocturnal acid breakthrough is a condition that the drugmaker feels current therapies do not adequately treat.
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From Our Experts
New Study: Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep
By using a national survey, researchers have provided scientific evidence that nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less typical... Read more »
Can night-time acid reflux affect sleep?
Nighttime acid reflux, as well as atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD (cough, hoarseness, asthma-like symptoms) is... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: What's a pH Test for?
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Dr. Eisner Answers your GERD Questions: GERD & Marijuana Link?
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04/30/07 #7: Son with night-time Migraines?
Full Question:My 16 year old son began having migraines about 1 year ago. There is a 4 generation history of migraine in our family (I have... Read more »
From Our Sources
Clinical trial: TAK-390MR's effects on daytime and nighttime h...
This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of a new acid-reflux medicine, TAK-390MR, with a placebo in the treatment of daytime and... Read more »
Save $5 on a pillow that reduces night-time reflux
Eight out of ten people with acid reflux have nighttime heartburn. One of the easiest ways to relieve symptoms is by using gravity. Wedge pillows... Read more »
GERD Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle Treatment and PreventionPeople with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. Some suggestions are:Avoid or reduce... Read more »
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adoles...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved NEXIUM® delayed release capsules in children ages 12 to 17 for the short-term treatment of... Read more »
Clinical trial: Nighttime heartburn
This is a study to determine if the drug Dexlansoprazole is effective at treating nighttime heartburn. This national study is currently recruiting... Read more »
Easing Nighttime Fibromyalgia Pain
Nighttime pain carries an extra burden... You've been dealing with your fibromyalgia pain all day and are looking forward to a good night's sleep. But the pain you've felt all day is still with you as lie down for some much-needed rest. How do...
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