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Bile reflux, taking carafate and 2 aciphex (rabeprazole).still have burning in gut.bland diet & small meals are not helping. what can i take to relieve? pepcid?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Bile reflux: Unfortunately bile reflux differs from acid reflux and is not usually helped by medications like prilosec, aciphex, (rabeprazole)nexium,pepcid,zantac,etc. Carafate May be helpful.Avoid greasy and fried foods. A gastroenterologist is best qualified to document the diagnosis and advise you.

Answered 8/20/2018

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A member asked:

Bile reflux, taking carafate and 2 aciphex (rabeprazole).still have burning in gut.bland diet & small meals are not helping. what can i take to relieve? pepcid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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