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H2 Blockers vs PPI: Which Is Best for Acid Reflux?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 months agoA pharmacists explains the difference Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux) occurs when stomach contents enter...
Antihistamines vs. Corticosteroids: What’s the Difference?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAntihistamines and corticosteroids are both medications used to treat allergies. Antihistamines are...
Anticholinergic Medications
Health via Yahoo News· 1 month agoJLco - Julia Amaral / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Anticholinergic drugs are drugs that block the action of acetylcholine—a...
Heartburn Meds Are Great Until You Try Getting Off Them
Men's Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTrying to Quit Heartburn MedsTom Merton - Getty Images For me, there was life before Prilosec, and I...
Rolaids vs. Tums: Similarities and Differences
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 6 months agoRolaids (calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide) and Tums (calcium carbonate) belong to a class of over-the-counter (OTC) medications known as antacids....
How Long Does It Take for Omeprazole to Work?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 5 months agoIt begins working shortly after taking it but doesn't provide instant reliefMedically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Omeprazole (brand name Prilosec...
What Is Gerd?
Parade via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEverything you need to know about GERD, from diagnosis to treatment. If you experience that oh-so-fun burning sensation we know as heartburn at least...
Dulcolax vs. Colace: OTC Treatments for Constipation
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoDulcolax (bisacodyl) and Colace (docusate sodium) are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat constipation. While both are helpful for relieving...
The Differences Between Famotidine and Omeprazole
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 12 months agoFamotidine (brand name Pepcid) and omeprazole (brand name Prilosec) are popular treatment options for heartburn. Famotidine is a histamine-2 receptor...
What Is Acid Reflux?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAcid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux (GER), occurs when stomach acid or food flows back into the esophagus. Almost everyone experiences acid...