Pepcid
When personal trainer and nutrition coach Erik Ossner was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he says he felt almost betrayed: “The foods I consider paramount to my physical success are now turning against my body.” He says medicines haven’t helped much either, so he’s been experimenting with different foods…
Two drugs have been shown to have positive benefits against COVID-19, one early in the illness, the other for the very sick. This is exciting medical professionals and inching us closer to potential treatment. Still, these results should be celebrated with a healthy dose of skepticism as there is still…
Many people turn to the over-the-counter drug Pepcid (famotidine) after they’ve eaten spicy food, and a new trial is testing whether the heartburn medication may also fight COVID-19. Pepcid belongs to a group of drugs known as H2 blockers. Other medications in this category include Tagamet (cimetidine) and Zantac (ranitidine)….
