Histamine receptor antagonists are sometimes given postoperatively to control annoying symptoms, such as itching; to induce drowsiness; or to reduce gastric acid reflux. However, these agents may ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Antacids work quickly to relieve heartburn but provide short-lasting relief. Histamine-2 blockers reduce stomach acid by preventing histamine ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 and get heartburn every day. I raised the head of my bed and take sucralfate four times a day and also heartburn pills, but I still have trouble. Can you help? — C.M. ANSWER: ...

The active group took histamine blockers before every training session while the control group were given placebos. “Clear, and expected, training adaptations were observed in the study group ...

For millions of people around the world living with irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS), food can often induce anxiety. One bite of something that doesn’t sit well with your body can trigger a host of ...

Mast cells are abundant in the intestine and release H, an autocoid which has been implicated in the etiology of necrotizing intestinal disorders. We investigated the effect of histamine receptor ...

Histamine is a natural chemical that helps your cells communicate. It plays a few important roles in your body, including managing your sleep cycle and supporting your brain function. But it is best ...