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Currently taking 40mg daily of omeprazole to control indigestion, now indigestion increased and burning severely, can i double my dose? (80mg daily)
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Wouldn't it be...: ...Better to undergo a check-up and find out what is the cause of your symptoms, rather than just adding more drug? Evaluation recommended at this time please--could be something you don't want to miss.
Answered 9/28/2016
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