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How long for omeprazole 20mg to reduce acid?
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Starts rapidly: But should be on it for a while, 4-8 weeks for healing of an ulcer. http://www.rxlist.com/prilosec-drug/medication-guide.htm.
Answered 12/15/2017
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Omeprazole: Omeprazole begins to work on the very first day of treatment, although it may take one to four days to have a full effect.
Answered 3/11/2021
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