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Aluminum + Magnesium antacid, Aluminum + Magnesium + Simethicone

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much 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:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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:

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02 Oct 2011	always works in helping my heartburn! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Jun 2010	This drug relieves gastric pain and has no side efects. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use