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A member asked:

I have gerd &take prilosec. i feel the need to eat often in the day to relieve the sickness i feel cause it helps. what can i do, i'm gaining weight?

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Potential ulcer: If you have already been on Prilosec and still have nausea and need to eat you should consider the possibility of the presence of an ulcer or h. Pylori. Make sure you are not taking any nsaids like Aspirin or Ibuprofen and check with your doctor.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/14/2017

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