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I have gerd and hiatal hernia. i take protonix. the cancer drug i take causes diarrhea. when i get it and take an imodium it immediately affects my upper digestion. i get a burning stomach, nausea and indigestion. how do i stop this problem?

Q: i have gerd and hiatal hernia. i take protonix. the cancer drug i take causes diarrhea. when i get it and take an imodium it immediately affects my upper digestion. i get a burning stomach, nausea and indigestion. how do i stop this problem?

: You may ask your doctor a different medication for diarrhea such as Lomotil.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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You may ask your doctor a different medication for diarrhea such as Lomotil.

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Answered 4/12/2021

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A member asked:

I have gerd and hiatal hernia. i take protonix. the cancer drug i take causes diarrhea. when i get it and take an imodium it immediately affects my upper digestion. i get a burning stomach, nausea and indigestion. how do i stop this problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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