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Will Prilosec Heal An Ulcer

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Dr.      Ramesh Kumar MD

having hunger pangs that are relieved by food but reoccur. Was told could be peptic ulcer . On day 4 of Prilosec , waiting for Dr. appointment. Would Gaviscon or Pepsid AC be beneficial with the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Nikul Patel MD

What can replace Prilosec for a duodenal ulcer and what can replace lovenox for blood clots in legs? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nikul Patel ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

I have a large ulcer. I take 3 Carafate every 6 hours and 1 at bedtime. I have been reading about taking Prilosec and it states Prilosec will help the ulcer heal quicker.months. The... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin MD

I have osteoporosis and take Prilosec . I had a perforated ulcer and my dr wants me to take this ... Prilosec . I do take a calcium supplement with vitamin D. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.        Ramesh Kumar MD

I have been recently diagnosed with an ulcer and chronic gastritis can you please tell me what I can do at home to reduce symptoms am currently on prilosec ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr.   Dorina Gurabardhi MD

HI I have been prediagnosed with an ulcer and have been Taking prilosec for 5 weeks now...it has helped but I still Have an urge to spit...or clear my throat...and my appetite Has still not returned..i ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso MD

I am having pain under my ribs to the left side. I have been scoped and they found a small ulcer. Prilosec was prescribed. I quit taking it because of the studies that state Kidney problems. Is the cure ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Sagar Makode MD

I have been taking Carvedilol for the past two months and I think I ve developed an ulcer. Have had upper stomach pain for past five days. Can I take an over-the-counter ulcer medication like Prilosec... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sagar Makode ( Cardiologist)
Dr. (Prof) Narottam Lal MD

Hi docter, I have a doubt i have stomach ulcer i found out three days before. Am taking prilosec ... taking Prilosec 20mg Shall i change this to pan D 40 mg or pantocid 40 mg. Can you suggest me on... View answer

Answered by : Dr. (Prof) Narottam Lal ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Grzegorz Stanko MD

put me on Prilosec . Im also taking Paxil for anxiety and panic attacks . When does Prilosec start working? is it possible that i have an ulcer? thank you. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Grzegorz Stanko ( General Surgeon)