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Dear, i have gastritis. which antacid is best during diarrhea- h2 blockers or ppi?
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Bismuth: Both drug classes have diarrhealisted has a potential side efect. You may want to try Bismuth, such as in Pepto Bismuth.
Answered 7/17/2014
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