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Suggest Dosage For Omeprazole

My insurance company changed my mess from Prilosec OTC to omeprazole. Instead of taking one every morning the instructions say to take twice a day before meals. My question is do I have to wait right before I eat or just on empty stomach. For some reason I can t seem to remember to take before I eat. Sometimes I remember in the middle of my dinner or when it s over. I am hopeless. Please help. If I could just take it anytime before I eat would help. Thank you My email is YYYY@YYYY .
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM.
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Omeprazole will give good effect when you taken on empty stomach before half an hour of meal. Take omeprazole capsules before a meal, preferably in the morning. Omeprazole tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.

I hope my advice will help you a lot.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Vijay
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Suggest Dosage For Omeprazole

Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to help you in this. Omeprazole will give good effect when you taken on empty stomach before half an hour of meal. Take omeprazole capsules before a meal, preferably in the morning. Omeprazole tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay