Let's find out if it is safe to take antacids every day, and some of the side effects—positive or negative—that can happen ...

There are several types of OTC medications for heartburn and acid reflux, including antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and H2 blockers. Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid ...

If you suffer from occasional heartburn and have not been diagnosed with GERD, nonprescription antacids such as Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, and Tums, or acid-reducing drugs known as H2 blockers ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male in good health. I read your recent column on the use of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). About eight years ago, I was hospitalized for 10 days due to a severe ...

I’ve had acid reflux problems all of my life. I had to have Rolaids in my pocket until my primary care doctor prescribed famotidine. All helped, but at least once a day, I had to take something ...

I’ve had acid reflux problems all of my life. I had to have Rolaids in my pocket until my primary care doctor prescribed famotidine. All helped, but at least once a day, I had to take something ...