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Lamictal and chest pain + heartburn - anyone else had this?
Hi, I been taking lamictal 75 mg daytime and 50 mg in evening. Considering that the level of lamicatal in blood was low, my Doctor suggested that I increase the dose by another 25mg, which means that now my daily dose is 75 mg twice a day. I am not sure if it's just a coincidence or a side... read more
Has anyone ever used Elavil for esophageal spasms [severe] along with severe hiatal hernia and re?
Also have reflux from both the esophogus and hiatal hernia. Has been about 3 years and is continuing to get worse. Spasms cause my throat to close and is nick named "nutcracker disease." This has been a drug recommened instead of surgery to try first. I need to know the pros and cons on... read more
Does Nexium cause hair loss? I have been taking it off and on for 2yrs. my hair is getting thinner?
... and thinner. Blood test show no problems. No heredity of loss in family. No stress except for worried about my hair. I'm 63 yrs old, but all women in my family had a full set of hair. Only thing to think about is this drug I'm taking. Please let me know if this drug could be my... read more
How long before I feel relief while taking omeprazole?
After taking my first omeprazole, then eating breakfast, I experienced the same painful heartburn and sore stomach area. Does it take a while to work? If so, how long?
I have been experiencing heartburn the past few days to the point I have a rough night sleeping?
I am 28 years old and I the last time I experienced heartburn was when I was pregnant back in 2007. My eating habits are the same as they have always been. Is this something normal to get heartburn out of the blue?
Omeprazole after meal ? How is it possible?
Can omeprazole be taken after food. As it is proton pump inhibitor and should be taken at least 30 mints before meal so that it reduce acidity. However, yesterday while screening a prescription i observe it was ordered by physician to be taken after meal. How is it possible since the drug... read more
Can I take Carafate after or with morning cofee?
I have been prescribed Carafate 1 GM tab for gastritis. I don't know when I should take my morning dose. The instructions say to take it 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals. Would coffee with half and half be considered the meal, or would the food I eat approximately an hour later?
Is there a way of preventing Acid reflux caused after taking Viagra?
Hi, I am a 34 yr male, every time I've taken Viagra, it has caused a good amount of heart burn... Initially I didnt realise it but it lead to acid reflux, due to which I had recurrent episodes of severe sore throat. This was caused due to the burns the acid caused in the throat due to the... read more
How long until Effexor fully works?
I've been on generic Effexor, 35.7mg (for 4 weeks now and I still don't feel relaxed. Here is some of my background: I was originally placed on Lexapro in Nov. 2006 after a bad bought of anxiety attacks which led to IBS symptoms and GERD. In Aug 2010 I decided to ween off the Lexapro... read more
Can you take antacids while on nexium?
I have been taking nexium for 9 years now. In the past couple weeks I have experienced much gastrol discomfort especially flatulence and this seems to have triggered my gerd with lots of heartburn and not much relief from taking the nexium. Can I take antacids alongside nexium. Is it possible... read more
GERD - Could sweet tea be causing frequent heartburn?
I have started drinking sweet tea quit often lately, can this be the cause of me having frequent heartburn?? I have never really had it much. Although I have had it a couple of times. But the past few weeks I have had it every single night. I have started drinking a lot of sweet tea trying to cut... read more
GERD - Besides a GI cocktail, what else works the same?
ER usually gives me a GI cocktail for bad stomach pain n it helps relieve the pain fast. Is there anything else like it
Does Trazodone cause indigestion and/or heartburn?
I recently was prescribed Trazodone 50mg at night for insomnia and depression. After the first dose last night, I have struggled all day with significant indigestion and heartburn. I've read all the reviews and no one has mentioned anything about these side effects.
I'm taking xarelto for occasional afib. Have had gerd day and night since taking this drug?
Has anyone else experienced this? I know this may seem trivial compared to stroke or hemorrhaging but it is very disruptive and painful. Taking zantac . Helps for a little while then it's back. I have been on xarelto for two months. Will this eventually go away?
Zantac 150mg - Does acid reflux cause heart palpitations and/or anxiety?
I started having reflux symptoms a year ago. I have LPR (silent reflux) and notice that I have heart palpitations after eating sometimes and especially when I go to bed at night. I also started having terrible anxiety and panic attacks along with the acid reflux. Are these symptoms common with LPR?
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