- Male
- 38 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been dealing with some gastric acidity for the past month, and I'm on medication, including 1 monticop tablet daily, 2 deriphyllin 300 tablets, and 3 rbson D capsules. It's really uncomfortable, and I'm wondering if there's anything else I can do to alleviate this issue or if a change in the medication might be necessary? Do you think these meds are contributing to my stomach problems, or is it something else I should be looking into?
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yes continue the medicines if symptoms persist
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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