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A Danish study reviews the dangers of diclofenac and finds that it can harm the heart and digestive tract. Are topical NSAIDs safer?
Many remedies can help with the challenge of getting off omeprazole by easing the symptoms of rebound reflux. Can famotidine (Pepcid) help?
Readers found ways to get off a PPI without withdrawal symptoms: Eat just one low-carb meal a day to reduce discomfort, or take psyllium.
What questions do you have about protecting your digestive tract? On 9/24/22, we'll talk with gastroenterologist Nick Shaheen in a live Q&A.
Listen to find out when your digestive distress might signal a serious problem and when you could manage it at home with simple remedies.
D-limonene derived from citrus peels may help ease the symptoms of acid reflux. Some people take it for gallstones, too.
We warn a reader to be wary of a secret weapon for heartburn. It turns out to be generic Nexium, and long-term use has potentially serious complications.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers have faigured out another way to make money. Are some drug companies making a killing by combining inexpensive OTC ingredients?
Taking a spoonful or two of apple cider vinegar mixed in water is a popular remedy for heartburn. While not everyone finds it helpful, many people do.
A new study suggests that there may be some unexpected risks of PPIs for young children. They have more infections when they take acid-suppressing drugs.
Why are drug regulators recalling Zantac in Canada and Europe? Why is the FDA biding its time? Is there a reason to worry about a carcinogen in ranitidine?
The erectile dysfunction drugs relax smooth muscle. The result is both erections and heartburn, helpful and undesirable effects.
How concerned are you about FDA oversight of new drugs? Is the FDA doing a good job requiring drug companies to follow up on drug safety tests? New data!
Have you ever been caught in the middle of an argument? It's an uncomfortable place to be. When specialists disagree, patients are left holding the bag.
The traditional Indian remedy of drinking turmeric in milk can provide anti-inflammatory benefits with causing digestive distress.
If patients are warned about Zolpidem (Ambien) side effects they may be told about morning hangover or driving impairment. Indigestion may not be mentioned.
A new study suggest that long-term use of potent acid-suppressing drugs (PPIs) may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease without much warning.
Ranitidine (Zantac) can help control heartburn. It has fewer serious side effects than the popular PPI medicines like omeprazole, but it can interfere with vitamins.
One reader discovered that a daily cup of green tea could prevent heartburn. Could it work to help you with GERD or acid reflux?
A poop transplant that alters the disturbed microbiota of a diseased digestive tract can provide surprising relief from diarrhea, pain and other symptoms.
To get the best absorption of prescription esomeprazole delayed release capsules, take Nexium at least one hour before any meal,
We bet you have never heard of the FODMAP diet, right? It could be the next big thing in gastroenterology for a variety of GI problems, especially gas.
Could papaya enzymes help control the horrible heartburn associated with stopping a PPI medicine such as Prilosec?
A German study suggests a link between long-term use of a heartburn pill like omeprazole and dementia. How serious is the risk?
PPIs are the latest medications to pose an increased risk of heart attacks. What other health problems are linked to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
Acid-suppressing drugs can control heartburn symptoms, but they can also reduce absorption of important nutrients including magnesium and vitamin B12.
You may not know it, but common over the counter acid suppressing drugs can interfere with the body's absorption of Vitamin B12, leading eventually to a deficiency.
Clopidogrel (Plavix) is often prescribed with aspirin to keep a stent in a coronary artery from clogging up. How long should you take this dual antiplatelet therapy? What about interactions?
Acid-suppressing drugs used to treat GERD can cause rebound heartburn, making it difficult to stop taking them.
