Nothing puts a damper on your day, or wrecks an evening out, like a bout of heartburn. Over the counter antacids are often ineffective. And even when they do work, you may end up trading your heartburn for constipation or diarrhea, both common side effects. But prescription drugs for heartburn, ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:August 24, 2017
UPDATED:February 8, 2018
6 surprising causes of heartburn
If you suffer from frequent heartburn you probably feel like you’ve tried every trick in the book to get some relief. You’ve avoided eating big meals, you’ve skipped the hot stuff and you’ve even tried to stay away from high-fat foods, but the burning pain keeps coming back. Overlooked causes of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 18, 2017
Q&A: Are those acid reflux drugs really so bad?
Question: I know you all probably don't believe in the drugs prescribed to treat acid reflux. But my husband started taking an acid blocker several years ago and it has saved him a great deal of suffering ever since. So what's so bad about these medications? A. Lilly, Dallas, ... Read More ›
