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  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Prevention

    Article
    03/31/08, Healthwise

    Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), such as heartburn, can be uncomfortable or even painful. You may be able to prevent these symptoms by making lifestyle changes such as losing weight if needed, not smoking, not using

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  • Ranitidine

    Drug
    03/24/08, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or porphyria.

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  • Cimetidine

    Drug
    04/14/06, Healthwise

    Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not use the medication for longer than recommended.

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  • Nizatidine

    Drug
    12/17/04, Healthwise

    Nizatidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Nizatidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.

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  • Aluminum hydroxide

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Before taking aluminum hydroxide, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.

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  • Aluminum carbonate

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Before taking aluminum carbonate, talk to your doctor if you take any other medicines. Aluminum can decrease the effects of many other medicines by binding to them or by changing the acidity of the stomach or the urine.

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