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How can you treat heart burn effectively?
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Many OTC drugs: There are many, many drugs that are safe, effective and available over the counter. Ranitidine 150 mg twice a day is a good starter. Omeprazole 20 mg daily is also often effective. There are so many others!
Answered 9/29/2016
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