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  • Lansoprazole: medicine to lower stomach acid

    NHS medicines information on lansoprazole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Beta blockers

    Read about a group of medicines called beta blockers, including what they're used for, side effects and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.

  • Anticoagulant medicines

    Anticoagulants are medicines that reduce the ability of the blood to clot. Read about why they're used, how you take them and what you need to bear in mind while taking them.

  • Antacids

    Find out about antacids, a type of medicine used to control the acid levels in the stomach.

  • Pneumonia

    Find out about pneumonia, including what the symptoms are, where to get medical help, what the treatments are, what causes it and how to prevent it.

  • Pericarditis

    Find out about pericarditis, including symptoms, when to get help, treatment and causes.

  • Metabolic syndrome

    Find out about metabolic syndrome, what it is, how it's diagnosed and how to prevent and treat it.

  • Long QT syndrome

    Find out about long QT syndrome, including what the symptoms are, when and where to get medical help, the causes and how it's treated.

  • High cholesterol

    Find out what cholesterol is, what causes high cholesterol, why it's important to keep your cholesterol levels under control, and how to lower your cholesterol.

  • Guillain-Barré syndrome

    Find out about Guillain-Barré syndrome, including its symptoms, how it's treated, how long it takes to recover and when to get medical help.