Question 1

hi is it ok to take these medications all in one day ? propranolol , ranitidine , mitrazapine , lactalous and maybe gaviscon ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, these: medications are safe and effective when all taken within a 24 hour period of time. Daily.

Question 2

do i have gerd? i feel a pressure on my throat and/or chest, slight nausea, and lots of burping. medication (omeprazole and gaviscon) has been useless; diet changes have made no effect; and posture does not affect symptoms at all?

Accepted Answer

: There are several reasons for you condition. You should see a doctor to evaluate you. I am thinking of the esophagus and heart as areas of concern. I would consider  Eosinophilic Esophagitis, gastroparesis, Gerd,

Question 3

i have a severe heart burning associated with flatulence, tried the simple medications like rennie and gaviscon without improvement?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: I wonder if you have inflammation of the stomach (gastritis)  and/or gall bladder disease. There are several reasons for your symptoms.  Flatulence can be from excess gas from undigested food, diet, or swallowed air. Then why is the food undigested? - gall bladder disease, pancreatic problems, poorly absorbed food. Why those problems? The questions continue on and on without a proper examination

Question 4

is gaviscon is good for digesting?

Accepted Answer

Only if symptomatic: Gaviscon can be used to treat heartburn and symptoms of excess acidity. It neutralizes some of the stomach acid. A normal person with no symptoms does not need any "help" digesting his food (acid is normal in a healthy stomach).

Question 5

peptac has recently stopped working it's still in date to 2018 though i've had it for about 3 weeks should i go back to gaviscon ? how soon can i go back to gaviscon after stopping peptac

Accepted Answer

Swap straight away : They are similar so you can swap at next dose.  You may need to see a doctor if gaviscon still doesn't work to see if you need Zantac or losec or the equivalent or if you need further tests

Question 6

gaviscon advanced making me bloated why?

Accepted Answer

: Gaviscon is a medication that helps gut gas come together and allow it to be expelled. It does not change why the gut makes bowel gas (bloating). Gut gas is a combination of air swallowed during feeds and gas created by gut germs as they feed off of digestive debris. Taking probiotics may alter the existing gut germs enough that the gas production declines.

Question 7

are there any side effects from taking too much gaviscon/gaviscon advance?

Accepted Answer

4-6: A day is plenty! if you need more get your problem diagnosed, see pcp.

Question 8

why do i cough immediately  after taking gaviscon double action and then it seems to settle?

Accepted Answer

Antacid : Probably catching in the back of your throat. Try swallowing with more water. Good Luck

Question 9

can you please tell me if "rabeloc 20" an effective medecine against gastro prob? or "gaviscon" is better?

Accepted Answer

PPI: Rabeloc 20 is rabeprazole which is a proton pump inhibitor.  It is effective at reducing acid production in the stomach which can treat reflux disease among other things.  It is better at reducing GI symptoms than gaviscon.

Question 10

when taking gaviscon extra strength, can i eat or drink after? or does the barrier it creates break if i do?

Accepted Answer

No,you can eat: or drink afterwards. It will keep working

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Hi is it ok to take these medications all in one day ? propranolol , ranitidine , mitrazapine , lactalous and maybe gaviscon ?

A member asked:

Do i have gerd? i feel a pressure on my throat and/or chest, slight nausea, and lots of burping. medication (omeprazole and gaviscon) has been useless; diet changes have made no effect; and posture does not affect symptoms at all?

A member asked:

I have a severe heart burning associated with flatulence, tried the simple medications like rennie and gaviscon without improvement?

A member asked:

Is gaviscon is good for digesting?

A member asked:

Peptac has recently stopped working it's still in date to 2018 though i've had it for about 3 weeks should i go back to gaviscon ? how soon can i go back to gaviscon after stopping peptac

A member asked:

Gaviscon advanced making me bloated why?

A member asked:

Are there any side effects from taking too much gaviscon/gaviscon advance?

A member asked:

Why do i cough immediately after taking gaviscon double action and then it seems to settle?

A member asked:

Can you please tell me if "rabeloc 20" an effective medecine against gastro prob? or "gaviscon" is better?

A member asked:

When taking gaviscon extra strength, can i eat or drink after? or does the barrier it creates break if i do?

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