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What can you do for acid refux?
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Reflux: Acid reflex is treated and controlled with medication in the vast majority of cases. Try starting an over-the-counter reflux medicine and if this does not improve your symptoms, see your doctor for further evaluation.
Answered 11/8/2012
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Many things: There are many meds that work well for reflux, including otc prilosec, prevacid, pepcid, zantac, or axid. It also includes prescription meds such as nexium, dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) or protonix. See your physician for an exam.
Answered 9/28/2016
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