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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Zantac And Gerd

Premium Questions

Dr. Charles S Narasi MD

Hi, I was diagnosed with GERD a few years ago. I have bad anxiety . I heard this can make GERD ... taking Zantac 150mg twice daily, which helps with bloating . Not sure if this could be something more ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Charles S Narasi ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

Previously diagnosed with GERD , but symptoms subsided for years. Now, daily symptoms present throughout much of the day. Little results from OTC Prilosec or Zantac . Are there prescription strength ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ronald Schubert MD

Hi My name Is XXXXXXX I am having issues with GERD . What i cant figure out is that i have in the last 3 months lost almost 25 pounds since 9/1/15. I have had issues with GERD previously, but nothing ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ronald Schubert ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Ratnakar Kini MD

Hi, I have GERD and likely LPR also.I would expect that a nissen fundoplication would help both the GERD and LPR correct?The LPR symptoms because in the throat and associated chronic fatigue appear more ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.   Sunil MD

Other than aspiration, are there any ways by which GERD or GERD complications can cause trouble breathing ( esophagitis causing pressure against respiratory system etc.)? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil ( Gastroenterologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Muhammad Ahmad MD

I have a medical Hx of DM 2, GERD, and HTN. I was recently dx with duodenitis, gastritis, esophagitis, and hiatal hernia. My GERD is controlled by Prilosec and Zantac. I am concerned because I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ahmad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Pallavi.m MD

I was taking omeprazole for GERD . I was doing fine on it. I was told to go to Zantac or Pepcid by my pharmacy or doctor, I can t remember. I am back to GERD problems on Zantac. I do have some... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pallavi.m ( Anesthesiologist)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

My husband suffers from GERD. He has had this problem for several years. We have tried PPI s, Zantac, Alkaseltzer, Pepto bismo, Gaviscon, ginger ale. It is worse in the morning when he first gets up ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

am and gavascon as needed. Nebulizer for asthma. Cough is worse in the cold but also seems gerd related. I m a mess. Have Barretts and Gerd. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

I recently had a pretty bad experience with GERD and since I ve been taking Nexium and Zantac when ... happening because of the GERD? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)