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I need to take omeprazole but i just ate and forgot to take it how long should i wait to take it after i eat?
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Taking Prilosec: You should not wait to take your omeprazole. Take it as soon as you can. The best time to take it, if you are taking once a day, is 1/2 hour before breakfast.
Answered 3/29/2021
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