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You may be one of the 15 million Americans who suffer from acid reflux every day. Acid reflux is when acidic substances in your stomach come up into the esophagus. The result can be a mild to ...
If you find yourself regularly relying on over-the-counter antacids, it's likely time to talk to your physician or health care provider to learn about alternative solutions.
BOSTON (CBS) - A new study finds that the long-term use of popular over-the-counter antacids called proton-pump inhibitors more than doubles the risk of gastric cancer.
Before taking magnesium antacids, tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.
People searching online or in stores for over-the-counter tummy soothers are finding that they can’t easily buy antacid medications like Tums, Pepcid and its generic version, famotidine, in p… ...
The researchers found antacids can reduce HbA1c levels by 0.36% in people with diabetes and lower fasting blood sugar by 10 mg/dl based on the results from seven clinical trials.
Antacid tablets. (Getty Images) People suffering from “pandemic stomach” are buying up Tums, Pepcid and other over-the-counter antacids like they’re the new toilet paper.
Last year alone, Americans spent $942 million dollars on over-the-counter antacids, and a whopping 13.6 billion dollars on prescription acid suppressants. So how can we manage our acid reflux ...
First it was toilet paper.Then it was meat.. Now, it’s antacids. People searching online or in stores for over-the-counter tummy soothers are finding that they can’t easily buy antacid ...
Naloxone, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, could soon be just as accessible as over-the-counter pain relievers, allergy medications, and antacids. An advisory committee ...