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Should Zantac Be Replaced With Pepcid Or Other Medications To Relieve Burning Sensation In The Stomach And Occasional Vomiting?
Hi, can I answer your health question? Please type your question here...have been having nausea, horrible burning in stomach, occasional vomiting intermittently for three weeks. Started Zantac with no relief. MD appt next week. Should I change to Pepcid or other gi med?
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You may be suffering from acute gastritis with peptic ulcer disease. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet nexium before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult your gastroentrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Should Zantac Be Replaced With Pepcid Or Other Medications To Relieve Burning Sensation In The Stomach And Occasional Vomiting?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You may be suffering from acute gastritis with peptic ulcer disease. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet nexium before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult your gastroentrologist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.