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"Yet another heartburn remedy hit the shelves this week. Zegerid OTC now joins other formerly Rx-only meds (like Pepsid AC and Zantac 75) in the fight against heartburn. Which one is right for you? Like we always say, your best bet is to talk about your specific symptoms with your doctor and ask her for personalized guidance. But if you&amp;#039;re weighing your options right this minute, you should know that all these previous prescription-only meds are really for chronic heartburn (not the occasional bout of pain after an especially heavy or spicy meal that can usually be cured with a few Tums).  Sufferers of frequent, recurring heartburn (several times a week) should consider that Zegerid OTC is in the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class; Pepsid and Zantac, on the other hand, are H2 antagonists. Both work in slightly different ways to stop acid production in your stomach. Some experts like PPIs better but it&amp;#039;s probably a matter of personal preference and trial-and-error. But really, call your doc if you&amp;#039;re having heartburn all the time: You might need something stronger or even minor surgery to get to the root of the problem. \u2014Barbara Brody, Health Editor "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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