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What kind of acid reflux medications work the quickest?
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Let me explain: 1- antacids, such as maalox, mylanta. 2- medications to reduce acid production(pepcid) 3- medications that block acid production and heal the esophagus.(prevacid (lansoprazole) 24hours). 4-prescription-strength h-2-receptor blockers.( (tagamet) 5- prescription-strength proton pump inhibitors.(nexium) good luck.
Answered 2/24/2013
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