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What is best way to take prilosec? 30 min before meal or right before meal? or doesn't matter?
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Take as directed...: Best to take your Prilosec 30minutes before your first meal of the day, but it will work if you take it right before eating too. Expect one to four days for the drug to reach maximum benefit in reducing stomach acid.
Answered 6/30/2014
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