Prilosec Vs Pepcid Ac
Patient with chronic heartburn who treat their symptoms with over-the-counter medications may get more relief with Prilosec than with Pepcid AC, a new study suggests. In a two-week study, patients who took Prilosec had lower levels of stomach acid than patients who took Pepcid AC. Researchers say that the patients who took Pepcid may have developed a tolerance to the drug after a few days.
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