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Medication and Heartburn

Posted: Oct 03 in Resources by

Certain medications taken for health conditions may trigger heartburn or make your acid reflux pain worse. Take a look at this list to see if any of your medications may be contributing to your acid reflux.

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Zinc Supplements Could Help GERD

Posted: Sep 27 in Resources by

Ft. Worth residents that suffer from frequent heartburn and acid reflux may be suffering from GERD. What is GERD exactly? GERD is an acronym for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and it is a condition whereby stomach contents (food, liquid, or acid) run backwards out of the stomach into the esophagus. This backward flow irritates the esophagus lining, leading to heartburn, coughing, burning, hoarseness, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or the feeling of a lump in the throat.

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Prilosec

Posted: Mar 16 in Resources by

Prilosec (Brand name: omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate) is in the proton pump inhibitors (PPI) class of drugs. This medication works by impeding the production of stomach acid. FDA approved in 1989, Prilosec reduces the production of stomach acid by preventing the enzyme in the stomach wall from producing acid, which, in turn, allows the esophagus and stomach to heal.

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Do Acid Reflux Drugs Carry Fracture Risk?

Posted: Jan 20 in Resources by

You may want to explore options other than medication to relieve your heartburn. While a certain class of drugs aimed at relieving gastroesophageal reflux disease may go a long way in reducing the acid produced in your stomach, they may also be harming your body’s ability to absorb bone supporting minerals.

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Are There Long-Term Side Effects of PPIs?

Posted: Dec 17 in Resources by

Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are a class of drugs used for persistent reduction of gastric acid. PPI’s are used to treat a variety of stomach conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn. Some 100 million prescriptions of PPIs are filled in the United States each year. Examples of PPI’s include Prilosec, Aciphex, Nexium, Protonix and Prevacid. People are now able to treat themselves, with similar medications available over-the-counter. However, recent studies suggest concerns over long-term side effects of PPIs.

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Zegrid Oral

Posted: Nov 09 in Resources by

Zegrid Oral is prescribed to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production, such as heartburn. Zegrid Oral is a combination of omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate. The medication works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach produces and raising the pH in your stomach. Zegrid Oral may also be prescribed to lower the risk of stomach bleeding in some patients.

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