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Maalox

Aluminum + Magnesium antacid, Aluminum + Magnesium + Simethicone

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6.8  Effectiveness
2.8  Side Effects
6.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Maalox side effects and 3 Maalox benefits.

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Maalox 6.83 6.19 1.85 6 Get Info
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Effectiveness on "Acid Reflux & Heartburn"
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Maalox, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 11.8% 0% 70.6% 17.6% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 88.2% 11.8% 0%
Confidence 0% 5.9% 88.2% 5.9% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 17.6% 82.4% 0% 0%
Digestion 5.9% 0% 70.6% 17.6% 5.9%
Emotional Well-being 0% 17.6% 70.6% 11.8% 0%
Energy 11.8% 5.9% 64.7% 17.6% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 5.9% 94.1% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 5.9% 5.9% 88.2% 0% 0%
Pain 5.9% 0% 76.5% 5.9% 11.8%
Patience 5.9% 5.9% 82.4% 5.9% 0%
Sexual Health 11.8% 0% 76.5% 11.8% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 94.1% 5.9% 0%
Sleep 0% 23.5% 58.8% 11.8% 5.9%
Stress Level 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Maalox Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 62.5% 12.5% 0% 25% 0%
Depression 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 76.5% 11.8% 0% 5.9% 5.9%
Dizziness 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Gas 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 76.5% 17.6% 5.9% 0% 0%
Indigestion 82.4% 17.6% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 82.4% 17.6% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
White/Pale Bowel Movements 94.1% 0% 0% 5.9% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Maalox Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breast Tenderness 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Fatigue 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Fever 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 88.2% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Maalox
Since taking Maalox Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 4.5%
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User Comments about Maalox
02 Oct 2011 always works in helping my heartburn!
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28 Feb 2011 Maalox alleviates my pain so quickly that I feel like it's instant. Whenever I have heartburn I always grab the Maalox.
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04 Aug 2010 This works well for my heartburn after eating certain foods but it can give me gas and a few digestion problems. it works just fine though.
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04 Jul 2010 It relieves quickly, but just after the treatment, I felt that my stomach was heavy. I need to take the treatment for several months.
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26 Jun 2010 This drug relieves gastric pain and has no side efects.
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