Medications commonly prescribed and bought over-the-counter for heartburn and gastric reflux have allegedly been linked to stomach cancer and kidney failure, and Australian sufferers could be ...

Millions of people take over-the-counter medications to help ease heartburn But scientists in Maryland say the drugs may be linked to severe headaches READ MORE: Pharmacist reveals best over-the ...

Heartburn is a common symptom experienced by older adults, and the risk for developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases with age. Sixty percent of people use nonprescription ...

The medication, frequently sold under the brand name omeprazole or lansoprazole, among others, often gets prescribed to people who suffer from heartburn or acid reflux. Dr Ahmed said ...

For common ailments like allergies, pain, and insomnia, trying an over-the-counter drug first ... their allergies with OTC drugs. Why switch? If you get occasional heartburn, nonprescription ...

But before you swear off these medications and resign yourself to a lifetime of heartburn and stomach aches, let’s examine the facts of the situation more closely. It’s possible that the ...

Older adults are the most common users of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The use of OTC medications may mask underlying symptoms of a more serious disease process. Physicians must review ...

a couple of days and nights of heartburn, or the misery of a migraine. But for certain common ailments, our Consumer ­Reports Best Buy Drugs analysis shows that over-the-counter drugs may be the ...

GERD occurs when an opening in the esophagus, or food pipe, becomes weak or relaxes when it should not. Certain medications and lifestyle factors, such as pregnancy and smoking, may contribute to ...

UK doctors are being told to stop prescribing four types of a heartburn medication called Zantac ... are made by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Over-the-counter products (Zantac 75 Relief (PL 02855/ ...

PITTSBURGH — A device used by diabetics is now over-the-counter, making it easier for people to get. The device could be so helpful, so diabetics could get off their medications. The device is ...