He had been taking anti-psychotic drugs earlier in 2012 but had stopped because they had side effects which gave him a heart condition.

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Another side effect of chronic heartburn is a condition known as Barrett's esophagus, which happens when there's a change in the cells of the tissue lining the bottom of the esophagus.

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What are the side effects of medications commonly used for this condition?

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"Her family members have been informed that her condition has deteriorated and they are currently by her side to encourage and comfort her, " he said.

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One side effect is fatigue and so an incorrect dosage can actually exacerbate the original condition.

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While gridlock will be the condition over the next two years, and nothing dramatic will be accomplished by either side, both parties will need cooperation and compromise to advance any of their proposals at all.

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Nor can we say with certainty what impact a medical condition will have on someone's life or how they might experience a treatment's side effects.

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Consistently compressing the body on one side or stretching another side over time can create an imbalance and result in soreness or pain in that area or exacerbate an existing condition.

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