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My stomach is always upset. no matter what or when i eat. i think i have dyspepsia related to nsaid use. could prilosec otc help?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dyspepsia: Prilosec may help, but stopping NSAID may be a better idea.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 3/31/2016

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