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aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (MAALOX, MAALOX TC)


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Ulcers and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
There are nondrug treatments, with no safety concerns, and less expensive drugs that may be effective for GERD; these should be tried before you use any drugs for heartburn. First, try to avoid foods that trigger your condition (e.g., fatty foods, onions, caffeine, peppermint, and chocolate), and avoid alcohol, smoking, and tight clothing. Second, avoid food, and particularly alcohol, within two or three hours of bedtime. Third, elevate the head of the bed about six inches or sleep with extra pillows.
Diarrhea
How to Treat Acute Simple Diarrhea Do not eat or drink milk and dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, coffee, spicy foods, or other food you do not tolerate well. Do not consume drinks with a high sugar content, such as grape juice, apple juice, and soft drinks, including cola, ginger ale, and sports drinks. Do not eat highly sweetened foods such as candy, ice cream, or Jell-O because they have too much sugar, which can make the diarrhea worse.Drink plenty of ORS (see formula in box).

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esomeprazole (NEXIUM, NEXIUM 24HR); lansoprazole (PREVACID, PREVACID 24HR); omeprazole (PRILOSEC, PRILOSEC OTC, YOSPRALA); pantoprazole (PROTONIX); rabeprazole (ACIPHEX)
magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide and simethicone (MYLANTA, MYLANTA-II)
  • We list this drug as a Do Not Use drug because it contains an ineffective ingredient.
cimetidine (TAGAMET, TAGAMET HB); famotidine (PEPCID); nizatidine (AXID, AXID AR); ranitidine (ZANTAC)

WORST PILLS, BEST PILLS NEWSLETTER ARTICLES

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Acid-Suppressing Drugs Associated with Serious Infectious Diarrhea
July 2017
In this article, we discuss how two families of commonly used stomach acid suppressants may make patients more susceptible to Clostridium difficile infection, which can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening diarrhea.
Drug Mix-Ups
June 2011
This article lists 355 drugs with names that are often confused with similar-sounding drug names. Find out what you can do to prevent getting the wrong drug.
Avoiding Overuse of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
March 2008
This article reviews evidence for the international epidemic of overuse of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), drugs used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There were 70 million prescriptions filled in U.S. pharmacies in 2006 for the four leading PPI drugs: esomeprazole (NEXIUM), lansoprazole (PREVACID), pantoprazole (PROTONIX) and rabeprazole (ACIPHIX). Find out about several serious side effects of these drugs such as increased community-acquired pneumonia, increased hip fractures and acute kidney inflammation. Learn about alternatives to using PPIs.
Drug Interactions 101
November 2007
This month marks the beginning of an important addition to every issue of Worst Pills, Best Pills News concerning drug interactions. The articles are being written by one of the world’s top authorities on interactions, Dr. Philip Hansten of the University of Washington. This introductory article explains how to understand different types of interactions and every month, starting now, there will be a specific article on the adverse interaction of the month.
REMINDER —The Heartburn Drug Metoclopramide (REGLAN) Can Cause Drug-Induced Movement Disorders
May 2005
The use of the heartburn drug metoclopramide (REGLAN) is increasing and that this fact may result in more cases of drug-induced movement disorders from metoclopramide (Reglan)that in some cases mimic Parkinson. If you or a family member are taking metoclopramide and uncontrollable movements develop, contact the prescribing physician immediately.
Cutting Your Drug Bill While Reducing Your Risk Of Avoidable Adverse Drug Reactions: Six Examples
February 2005
This article will look at the potential savings for the individual consumer if the alternative treatments recommended in Worst Pills, Best Pills were used for six DO NOT USE drugs. All six are listed in the Drug Topics Magazine Top 200 selling drugs in U.S. in 2003. The drugs are: celecoxib (CELEBREX) used for arthritis and pain; the Alzheimer’s disease drug donepezil (ARICEPT); drospirenone with ethinyl estradiol (YASMIN 28), an oral contraceptive; esomeprazole (NEXIUM) the “new purple pill” for heartburn; montelukast (SINGULAIR), a drug approved for both asthma and hay fever; and valdecoxib (BEXTRA), an arthritis drug very similar to celecoxib.The combined sales of these six DO NOT USE drugs was $8.1 billion with more that 75 million prescriptions dispensed in 2003.

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