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Gerd is flaring up, i have been taking mylanta like crazy, and the acid will not settle down. please advise on what can be done at home?
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Stomach pain: Over the counter Omeprazole can also be beneficial for stomach acid. If you are not finding relief with these medications, there may be another cause of your pain that should be investigated by your doctor.
Answered 6/30/2014
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