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How Can Acid Reflux Be Treated?
I"m having a problem with heartburn. I was using omeprazole, but my NP now says she thinks prolonged use may hurt my kidneys. She suggested Ranididine but it does not work. I am 64 and have had type 1 diabetes for 55years. What other meds are worth trying. I don't have much money for high priced meds.
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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In molecules used for acid control in stomach has some time period or the course of therapy and such drug need to be taken for that specific time period taking the drug beyond that period is not advisable may cause some side effect like achlorhydria (Omeprazole and other related drug could cause the Achlorhydria).
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In molecules used for acid control in stomach has some time period or the course of therapy and such drug need to be taken for that specific time period taking the drug beyond that period is not advisable may cause some side effect like achlorhydria (Omeprazole and other related drug could cause the Achlorhydria).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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