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Taking 40 mg prilosec qd x 3 yrs but still have heartburn/gastritis sx. can i now assume the issue is low acid instead of overproduction?
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How are you taking: Prilosec has to be taken on an empty stomach. If you are taking it with food it will less effective. If you are taking it correctly you may need to try it twice per day or switch to a different drug
Answered 9/28/2016
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