Patient self-treatment using lansoprazole for frequent nighttime heartburn. Commentary

Postgrad Med. 2010 Jan;122(1):195-7. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2010.01.2114.

Abstract

Lansoprazole, at both the 15-mg and 30-mg doses, was very effective at a statistically significant level and was well tolerated in reducing frequent nighttime heartburn. Thus, lansoprazole 15 mg is an appropriate starting dose for the management of frequent nighttime heartburn.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Multicenter Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Ulcer Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Heartburn / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Lansoprazole
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Self Medication*

Substances

  • 2-Pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazoles
  • Anti-Ulcer Agents
  • Lansoprazole