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A member asked:

My hubby is having some very bad heartburn after a bout with the stomach flu, he has tried tums and zantac, (ranitidine) nothing is working. what else can we do?

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Try omeprazole: He can try a stronger acg suppressor likw omeparazole 20 mgm available over the counter or brand name zegrid once a day, till his symptoms have resolved, and avoid very fatty meals, citrus fruit juices, tomatoes, mint, alcohol, and too much caffeine.

Answered 3/16/2016

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