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A member asked:

I had severe heartburn i'm taking pantoprazole (proscribed)twice a day .after taking one dose l didn't get relief should i wait 2 or 3 days?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Prilosec: Takes longer to exert its effect than antacids, need to wait several days and see.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/19/2016

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