Recently, I went to see my primary care doctor about my reflux because despite my treatment with over the counter H2 blockers, I was experiencing severe abdominal pain. He suspected an ulcer and referred me to a Gastroenterologist (GI). He then gave me 10 days worth of Dexilant (a dual release Proton Pump Inhibitor) as a free sample.
Freebies – we all love them. It’s nice to have a sample of a medication before having to pay for something that may not work. When I got home, I looked up...
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A new survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that 20 percent of American high school students have used a... Read more »
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