Antacids WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Antacids
Antacids are used to treat conditions such as heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux. Antacids relieve symptoms by neutralizing the acid in the stomach.1 Antacids are safe when used occasionally but regular use should be discussed with a doctor.1
Fast Facts:
- Common antacids are Tums, Rolaids and Maalox.
- Also referred to as Acid Reducers.2
- Many antacids are available over the counter.
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Latest Headlines on Antacids
What are Antacids?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Antacids and Acid Reducers
- PDR (via Drugs.com): Antacids
- Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Antacids
- eMedTV: Antacids
What Are The Uses for Antacids?
- FamilyDoctor: Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Antacids for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (via eNotAlone): When do you Need an Antacid?
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Antacids?
- Wikipedia: Side Effects of Antacids
- First DataBank (via AcidRefluxConnection): Precautions and Side Effects of Antacids
- Personal Health Zone: Antacids - Interactions and Warnings
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Antacids?
- WholehealthMD: Natural Remedies for Heartburn
- Wind Publishing (via Buzzle): Holistically Healing Heartburn
- eHow: How to Treat Heartburn with Holistic Remedies
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Heartburn
- Alternative Medicine Magazine (via Revolution Health): Heal Thyself -- Spotlight on Heartburn (Dec. 13, 2006)
Clinical Trials for Antacids
- Clinicaltrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Antacids
- Centerwatch: Antacid Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Antacids
- Online Lawyer Source: Antacid Risk of Fracture (Dec. 29, 2006)
- Oshman & Mirisola, LLP: Antacids and Fractures
- The Canadian Press (via CBC News): Antacids Raise Risk of C. Difficile, Analysis Confirms (Sep. 26, 2006)
Abuse of Antacids
- A.D.A.M (via Drugs.com): Calcium Carbonate with Magnesium Antacid Overdose
- New York Times Health: Study Finds Misuse of Antacids Can Bring Magnesium Poisoning (Jul. 12, 2008)
- eMedTV: Zantac Overdose
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Antacids
- PubMed Central: Articles on Antacids
- JAMA: Antacid Research
- Google Scholar: Antacid Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Free Health Encyclopedia: Antacids
- ↑ Antacids and Acid Reducers
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- Contributor: RMichaels
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: RMichaels
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Antacid, Antiacid, Antiacids, Acid Blockers, Acid Nuetralizers
- Last update: Jul. 22, 2008
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