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Have had on going acid reflux for weeks, my dr prescribed ppi meds but gave me bad side effects. is there anything else i can take to help?
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GERD: Medications to treat acid reflux include proton pump inhibitors, such as prilosec, prevacid, aciphex, nexium, protonix, dexilant (dexlansoprazole). There are also h2-receptor blockers available over the counter such as zantac, pepcid, tagamet. Other options include tums, gaviscon, mylanta, milk of magnesia.
Answered 8/28/2013
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