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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system). They are used for anxiety, panic disorders, insomnia, to relax muscles, alcohol withdrawal, and some seizures disorders.

Reglan
Reglan (Metoclopramide) is a medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and intestines. It stimulates stomach muscle contractions to help empty food. It also helps reduce nausea and vomiting.

Chooz
Chooz is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach upset.

Tums
Tums is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach upset.

Di-gel
Di-gel is one of a group of over-the-counter treatments called antacids, and is used to treat heartburn / acid reflux.

Mylanta
Mylanta is one of a group of medication called histamine receptor antoganists and are used to treat acid reflux.

Nexium
Nexium is a drug in a group called Proton Pump Inhibitors, and is used to treat acid reflux

Protonix
Protonix is a drug in a group called Proton Pump Inhibitors, and is used to treat acid reflux

Aciphex
Aciphex is in a class of drugs call Proton Pump Inhibitors. What is it used for?

Prilosec
Prilosec is a drug in a group called Proton Pump Inhibitors, and is used to treat acid reflux

Prevacid
Prevacid is a drug in a group called Proton Pump Inhibitors, and is used to treat acid reflux

Zantac
Zantac is one of a group of medication called histamine receptor antoganists and are used to treat acid reflux.

Tagamet
Tagamet is one of a group of medication called histamine receptor antoganists and are used to treat acid reflux.

Pepcid
Pepcid is one of a group of medication called histamine receptor antoganists and are used to treat acid reflux.

Axid
Axid is one of a group of medication called histamine receptor antoganists and are used to treat acid reflux.

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