Question 1

can creatine hcl cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine: creatine usually causes diarrhea.not constipation.

Question 2

can you take betaine hcl and iron pill at the same time, to increase iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

Not proven: Betaine has not been proven to help by itself or in dietary aids. Iron is principally absorbed in the small intestine. The recommendation is to take iron on an empty stomach with orange juice or another source of readily available ascorbic acid.

Question 3

does flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't: But if you were given a narcotic to take with the muscle relaxer, that can cause constipation. 

Increase fluids, and take some extra fiber.  That should help.

Question 4

i suffer from gerd and have oseaghitus could this be due to low acid ? heard this is possible to cause the reflux and betaine hcl may help

Accepted Answer

No.: Although this kind of misinformation is present all over the Internet, it is frankly wrong. Esophagitis in GERD  is caused by both stomach acid and enzymes secreted by the stomach. Taking HCl will make the problem worse. You should continue you any medicine that your doctor prescribed, follow anti-reflux measures, and follow up with him if your symptoms do not come under control. Good luck.

Question 5

is it safe to give 2 year old betaine hcl pepsin to help her with a digestive system?

Accepted Answer

NO.: Betaine is only used for patients with homocysteinuria (a genetic metabolic defect) and occasionally xerostomia (inability to produce saliva) or fatty liver disease.  Betaine can cause nausea,  diarrhea, body odor, and severe GI distress.  If your child is having digestive issues, please see her doctor for proper evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

does caffeine drinks cause gerd? and is does betaine hcl pepsin helps with gerd. and what foods to eat with gerd?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: Nicotine &amp; caffeine are chemicals that prevent the circular muscle controlling the stomach entrance from closing tightly thus allowing more reflux.Betaine hcl has no qualities I find helpful. Pepsin as a protease might help digestion but would offer nothing to treat reflux. You can consume a normal diet with reflux, but many avoid acidic food/drink out of caution.

Question 7

my dad is in 80's less then 140lbs and on dilimiazem hcl  for blood pressure360mg. severe constipation. is this dose too high for elderly.

Accepted Answer

Depends   (Cardizem): Dose depends how the blood pressure is controlled some times constipation is possible. With your dad's permission you should discuss with his doctor , who  will be very happy to explain to you as most MD s love to see the family getting involved in their elderly patients care and give more hints to make your dod comfortable .

Question 8

i am having burning diarrhea after taking betaine hcl with pepsin for the first time before breakfast. should i discontinue taking or is this normal?

Accepted Answer

What RU treating?: You have provided us no clinical diagnosis to support your current or continued use of hydrochloric acid and pepsin. The differential diagnosis of diarrhea is protean, so some simple testing may be in order depending on severity and duration.

Question 9

why could i take 20 betaine hcl pills and feel no burning? i recently got diagnosed with gastritis with erosion, is it too much stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Why did you take?: Betaine hydrochloride has an interesting history. Betaine hydrochloride used to be included in over-the-counter (OTC) products as a “stomach acidifier and digestive aid.” But a federal law that went into effect in 1993 banned betaine hydrochloride from use in OTC products because there wasn’t enough evidence to classify it “generally recognized as safe and effective.”  Why were you taking 20?

Question 10

is it okay to take ppi and betaine hcl at the same time? i've been taking ppi for two month b/c of gerd and taking betaine hcl while i am having a meal. i am not sure if i can continue to take them both for a long time. also i have a mild gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Betatine : Betatine is thought to raise stomach acid , while a ppi is used to lower stomach acid. So, they do the opposite. Gastritis is often treated with ppi to allow the lining to heal by lowering the acidity.  A good question is why do you have gastritis. I will venture to guess you may be taking other supplements prior to this irritating your stomach. See your doctor.

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Can creatine hcl cause constipation?

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Can you take betaine hcl and iron pill at the same time, to increase iron absorption?

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Does flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) cause constipation?

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I suffer from gerd and have oseaghitus could this be due to low acid ? heard this is possible to cause the reflux and betaine hcl may help

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Is it safe to give 2 year old betaine hcl pepsin to help her with a digestive system?

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Does caffeine drinks cause gerd? and is does betaine hcl pepsin helps with gerd. and what foods to eat with gerd?

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My dad is in 80's less then 140lbs and on dilimiazem hcl for blood pressure360mg. severe constipation. is this dose too high for elderly.

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I am having burning diarrhea after taking betaine hcl with pepsin for the first time before breakfast. should i discontinue taking or is this normal?

A member asked:

Why could i take 20 betaine hcl pills and feel no burning? i recently got diagnosed with gastritis with erosion, is it too much stomach acid?

A member asked:

Is it okay to take ppi and betaine hcl at the same time? i've been taking ppi for two month b/c of gerd and taking betaine hcl while i am having a meal. i am not sure if i can continue to take them both for a long time. also i have a mild gastritis?

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