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How Long Can Omeprazole Be Taken For The Treatment Of GERD?

I have been taking 20 mg. of Omeprazole daily for several years for Gerd...along with several other prescriptions. I have polyps in my stomach that so far are not malignant. I have read that Ppi s should only be taken for 2 weeks...should I continue? GERD returns if I try to stop the medication.
Thu, 6 Apr 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Brief answer :You can take long time omeprazole if benefit is more than risk.
Details answer :
In gastro esophageal reflux (GERD) disease , omeprazole /any proton pump inhibitor is not the only treatment.
Life style modification is also important ,
like :
,°weight reduction
°avoid spicy , citus food and liquid.
°Dont go to bed immediate after food
etc
other medication like antacid, ranitidine also work for gerd.
Wish you for good health.
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How Long Can Omeprazole Be Taken For The Treatment Of GERD?

Hi, Thanks for your question. Brief answer :You can take long time omeprazole if benefit is more than risk. Details answer : In gastro esophageal reflux (GERD) disease , omeprazole /any proton pump inhibitor is not the only treatment. Life style modification is also important , like : ,°weight reduction °avoid spicy , citus food and liquid. °Dont go to bed immediate after food etc other medication like antacid, ranitidine also work for gerd. Wish you for good health.