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Gaviscon

Gaviscon, Aluminum + Magnesium

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Effectiveness of Gaviscon by Condition

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Acid Reflux & Heartburn

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Effectiveness on "Acid Reflux & Heartburn"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Gaviscon, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	10%	0%	80%	0%	10%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	11.1%	0%	77.8%	11.1%	0%
Confidence	0%	11.1%	66.7%	11.1%	11.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	10%	30%	40%	10%	10%
Emotional Well-being	11.1%	0%	66.7%	11.1%	11.1%
Energy	11.1%	11.1%	44.4%	33.3%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	11.1%	77.8%	11.1%	0%
Pain	22.2%	22.2%	55.6%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	88.9%	11.1%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	11.1%	11.1%	66.7%	11.1%	0%
Stress Level	11.1%	11.1%	66.7%	0%	11.1%

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Commonly Reported Gaviscon Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Breathing Difficulties	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	77.8%	22.2%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Fatigue	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Indigestion	75%	12.5%	12.5%	0%	0%
Nausea	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
White/Pale Bowel Movements	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Gaviscon Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Fatigue	33.3%	33.3%	0%	33.3%	0%
Sore Throat	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%

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Episodes since taking Gaviscon

Since taking Gaviscon Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

1.8%

Hospitalization

1.8%

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User Comments about Gaviscon

29 Oct 2011	I find gaviscon helps supplement my prescription medication, when I experience flare ups of my condition it really helps to reduce inflamation and pain. —Posted by heavenly Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
01 Aug 2011	Instant cooling satisfaction —Posted by Zoe Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Oct 2010	I do notsleep well. I cannot be bothered doing anything. I feel like staying in all day —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 Feb 2009	Its very easy to take and it really helps with the reflux. —Posted by Miya Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use