Category Archives: Stomach problems

Save money by avoiding the PPIs (proton pump inhibitors)

Posted on October 10, 2010 by admin

Image by BlueSe7en via Flickr If you looked at this picture, what would you say? Probably, oh, that must be the ‘purple pill.’   Although this isn’t the ‘purple pill’ we’ve all seen on commercials, it does look similar to … Continue reading →

Posted in Acid reflux disease, Acid-lowering drugs, Aciphex - rabeprazole, Duodenal ulcers, GERD, GERD, GERD meds, H2-blockers, New generics, Nexium - esomeprazole, PPIs, Prevacid - lansoprazole, Prilosec - omeprazole, Protonix - pantoprazole, Purple pill, Stomach problems, Stomach ulcers, Ulcer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Save money on heartburn treatment

Posted on October 7, 2010 by admin

Image via Wikipedia     Heartburn. Also known as acid reflux, GERD, acid indigestion.  By now all the talk of healthcare reform has probably given you a case of it. Are you one of the estimated 10% of Americans who suffer … Continue reading →

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