Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3284199 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Zolpidem reduced the arousal response to nocturnal acid exposure and increased the duration of each esophageal acid reflux event in healthy individuals and patients with GER. Because nocturnal acid exposure was prolonged, hypnotic use by patients with GER could lead to increased risk for complicated disease.
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Authors
Gregg S. Gagliardi, Ashish P. Shah, Mara Goldstein, Susie Denua-Rivera, Karl Doghramji, Sidney Cohen, Anthony J. Jr,