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Are there any other medicines that are good in treating ulcers caused by too much stomach acid other than ppis?which are not that strong but effective too..which have less side effects?

Q: are there any other medicines that are good in treating ulcers caused by too much stomach acid other than ppis?which are not that strong but effective too..which have less side effects?

: Is the ulcer in your stomach or duodenum? Need more info. You cannot give us too much.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Is the ulcer in your stomach or duodenum? Need more info. You cannot give us too much.

Answered 10/3/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, many such as the H2 blockers class, sucralfate or calcium carbonate for example.

Answered 10/3/2021

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A member asked:

Are there any other medicines that are good in treating ulcers caused by too much stomach acid other than ppis?which are not that strong but effective too..which have less side effects?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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