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Can i take prilosec at night instead of morning?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably not: Prilosec works best when taken before a meal and not when fasting.

Answered 8/3/2019

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My doctor makes me take 2 medicine prilosec in the morning and pepcid at night did you ever hear of taking both? another doctor i went to said he never heard of taking both?

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My doctor told me to take prilosec otc 20 mg at morning and pepcid at night everyday for forever did you ever hear of anyone taking both long term???

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Im taking prilosec 20 mg in the morning and pepcid 20mg for 2 years or more at night. i read that both medicines can cause LOW vitamin B12 or Low iron?? do you still think i should take them both everyday ?

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My doctor put me on Prilosec OTC for 14 days. I take that in the morning before breakfast. Can I take Triphala (ayurvedic mix) too at night ?

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If cutting back from two Prilosec tablets to one a day, is it best to take it in the morning or evening?

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