Browsing: pepcid

Many people turn to the over-the-counter drug Pepcid (famotidine) after they’ve eaten spicy food, and a new trial is testing…

An analysis of an FDA side effects database has found that taking proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs such as Prilosec…

In honor of thanksgiving, MedShadow Foundation founder Su Robotti and Content Manager Jonathan Block discuss how to fight that overstuffed…

Infants are more likely to develop childhood allergies if they are given antibiotics or antacids like Zantac (ranitidine) or Pepcid…

If you suffer from acid reflux and turn to medication for relief, new research indicates that a change in diet…

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a type of medication widely used to treat acid reflux in the stomach, has been linked…

Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs used to relieve heartburn and damage from acid reflux, may…

Taking common heartburn medications, such as Prilosec and Nexium, may boost your risk for a stroke. The drugs, known as…

Cheat sheet, watch out for: anti-anxiety, antidepressants, antifungal (!), antihistamines, blood pressure, heartburn, muscle relaxants and pain relievers. From Consumer…