Italian antacid worked wonders for heartburn

Joe and Teresa Graedon
Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023

Graedons — Joe Graedon and Dr. Teresa Graedon
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Question: While I was visiting Italy, I experienced a dreadful bout of acid reflux. A doctor prescribed an oral medication called Riopan, which I took before bed. It worked remarkably well. I am told that you can take it indefinitely without worrying about side effects.

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist; Dr. Teresa Graedon is a medical anthropologist and nutrition expert. Questions for the Graedons can be sent to them using their website, www.peoplespharmacy.com, or by writing to the following address: Graedons’ People’s Pharmacy, King Features, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.