A commonly used treatment for acid reflux does not improve asthma symptoms or asthma control in those patients who do not actually have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER), according to a new study published in today’s New England Journal of Medicine. This suggests that silent GER (acid reflux that causes only minimal or no reflux symptoms) does not play a role in asthma, as has previously been thought.
Many people with asthma are treated with a combination of medications that includes one designed to reduce excess stomach acid even though asthma is a respiratory and not a digestive disorder. The reason is that stomach acid can lead to GER, which in turn can exacerbate the symptoms of asthma in some people. It is particularly helpful for those whose asthma remains uncontrolled after the usual medications are given and who also have symptoms of GERD such as heartburn. But many people without […]
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If you or someone you know takes Plavix (clopidogrel), which is an anticlotting medication (often referred to as a blood thinner), you should take note of recent findings suggesting a potential problem when it is taken along with other drugs known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs that reduce stomach acid and they are often prescribed along with Plavix because it can irritate the stomach in some patients. The PPIs help to reduce the stomach irritation. But recent findings are suggesting that PPIs might reduce the effectiveness of Plavix, which could be a problem since Plavix is most often prescribed for people who are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke and if it didn’t work they could be at risk of serious problems. So if you do take Plavix and if you also take (or are considering taking) a PPI, you should definitely […]
Original post by admin and weightlossopinions.com
If you or someone you know takes Plavix (clopidogrel), which is an anticlotting medication (often referred to as a blood thinner), you should take note of recent findings suggesting a potential problem when it is taken along with other drugs known as proton pump inhibitors. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs that reduce stomach acid and they are often prescribed along with Plavix because it can irritate the stomach in some patients. The PPIs help to reduce the stomach irritation. But recent findings are suggesting that PPIs might reduce the effectiveness of Plavix, which could be a problem since Plavix is most often prescribed for people who are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke and if it didn’t work they could be at risk of serious problems. So if you do take Plavix and if you also take (or are considering taking) a PPI, you should definitely […]
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