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What Are The Side Effects Of Omeprazole?
I am male,75 been taking omeprozole for about 20 years. I had acid reflux and acquired a hole in my esophagus that healed with good diet and nexium. After all this time with the va omeprozole prescription should I quit? Your article today says it can shorten my reasonably heathy life.
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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If you do not have any more acid reflux and your espohageal problem has healed then you should stop the drug . No point in taking it without any problems. But Omeprazole is a safe drug and you shouldn't stop it suddenly you should taper it . stopping suddenly may cause a sudden rise in acid production so stop it slowly .
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
If you do not have any more acid reflux and your espohageal problem has healed then you should stop the drug . No point in taking it without any problems. But Omeprazole is a safe drug and you shouldn't stop it suddenly you should taper it . stopping suddenly may cause a sudden rise in acid production so stop it slowly .
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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