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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nexium is a medication used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article discusses other uses of Nexium, explains how the drug reduces acid in the stomach, and describes some of its common side effects.
Protonix is a drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Protonix, including information about how it reduces stomach acid, and links to additional resources.
Prilosec is a prescription medicine used to treat conditions of the stomach, esophagus, and intestines. This eMedTV article discusses the various types of conditions Prilosec is used to treat, explains how the drug works, and lists some side effects.
If you have heartburn two or more times a week, you may have GERD. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and explains its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Prevacid is a medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how Prevacid works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information about its uses, forms, and side effects.
Aciphex is a medication that decreases the amount of acid in the stomach. As this eMedTV article explains, it is used to treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, and other conditions. This resource takes an in-depth look at Aciphex and its uses.
Zantac is a medication used to treat heartburn, ulcers, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Zantac, including information about how it works, its strengths, and some of its side effects.
Some people may use turmeric medicinally to help with depression and heartburn, among other conditions. This eMedTV article lists other turmeric uses, explores the effectiveness of the spice, and offers important safety warnings and precautions.
Licorice may have several health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and treating ulcers. This eMedTV Web page describes other uses of licorice and provides information on the possible side effects and safety precautions associated with it.
Famotidine is an H2 blocker commonly used to treat heartburn, GERD, ulcers, and other digestive conditions. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the medication, including how it works, dosing information, and available strengths and forms.
Curcumin supposedly has several medicinal benefits, such as helping with high cholesterol and cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of curcumin, including how it may treat several health conditions, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Prilosec OTC is an over-the-counter medication used to treat frequent heartburn in adults. This eMedTV article explains how Prilosec OTC works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information about taking the medicine and potential side effects.
For those people taking Nexium, side effects may include such things as headache, diarrhea, and nausea. This eMedTV article discusses these and other side effects associated with taking Nexium, such as constipation and dry mouth.
Cimetidine is a drug that reduces acid production in the stomach. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at cimetidine, including information about conditions it is used to treat, side effects of the drug, and tips for how to take it.
Pepcid is a histamine blocker used to treat heartburn, GERD, ulcers, and other digestive conditions. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the medication, including its effects, dosing information, and available strengths and forms.
Tagamet is a drug that is used to treat conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. This eMedTV article features an overview of Tagamet, including information on how to take the drug and some of the side effects it may cause.
Patients with acid reflux disease are often advised to make dietary changes as part of their treatment. As this eMedTV article explains, the GERD diet encourages eating heart-healthy foods, avoiding certain foods, and eating smaller meals more often.
Pepcid AC is a medication used to treat heartburn, sour stomach, and acid indigestion. This page of the eMedTV archives provides an in-depth overview of the drug, including how it works, dosing information, potential side effects, and more.
GERD symptoms can take many forms, but heartburn is the most common. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses these and other symptoms (such as coughing and bad breath), and explains how seeking treatment can yield positive results.