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I just filled this script out. I'm 4 days out.

300ml Maalox

100ml 2% viscous lidocaine

100ml Donnatal

All mixed together, i take 50ml every 8 hours.

It's numbed my lips and throat and my throat feels full. I'm kind of afraid to drink anything now because i can't really tell if i'm full.

It's def a weird feeling.

(I don't know if that spelling is correct, docs handwriting is...well, you know.)

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you are right with the spelling. The only time I've seen this given was for bad heartburn esp. from a "sliding" hiatel hernia. If you just have bad GERD you probably only need protonix or Prilosec. No fun with a numb mouth. Good Luck.

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I had the hiatel hernia, it was very mild though. I had an acidy taste in the back of my throat when i didn't eat for hours. No heart burn.

I'm just wondering about all these meds.

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