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Can i stop taking omeprazole suddenly? it seems to be making it hard to eat as well as increasing my stomach pains.

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Dr. You Sung Sang answered

Yes: The latest studies suggest that there is no acid rebound phenomenon with sudden discontinuation of this class of drugs.

Answered 1/22/2014

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