The RealAge HealthGuide
Heartburn-Free Living
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The following is a message from TAP Pharmaceuticals Inc., the makers of Prevacid,
that might interest you.
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Four Ways to Help Fight Acid Reflux Disease with Prevacid

1. Help prevent the acid that causes heartburn pain
2. Get heartburn relief for up to 24 hours
3. Heal damage to your esophagus
4. Stop the damage from coming back if maintenance therapy is
prescribed

Individual results may vary.

If you suffer from persistent heartburn two or more days a week,
even though you have treated it and changed your diet, it could be
acid reflux disease, also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease). Acid reflux disease occurs when stomach acid -- used for
digestion -- repeatedly backs up, or refluxes, into the esophagus.
Learn more about what causes acid reflux disease.

Prevacid is a type of medication called a proton pump inhibitor,
commonly known as a PPI. Prevacid helps prevent stomach acid
production by turning off many of the acid-producing pumps. In doing
so, Prevacid helps reduce the amount of acid backing up into your
esophagus.

For many people, taking one Prevacid a day can relieve the heartburn
symptoms for up to 24 hours. Prevacid also helps heal damage to your
esophagus. Continuing to take Prevacid, if prescribed, can maintain
healing of the damage caused by acid reflux disease so that damage
doesn't recur. Your results may vary. Learn more about staying healed.

The first step is to talk to your doctor to understand and assess your
symptoms. Ask your doctor if Prevacid is right for you. Click here for
a FREE 7-day trial certificate for Prevacid and an information kit.

Prescription Prevacid is generally well tolerated and has a low
occurrence of side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and
nausea. Other serious stomach conditions may still exist. For
further information, talk to your doctor and click here for the
complete prescribing information.


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