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Bile reflux after gallbladder surgery, taking 4 packets of cholestyramine daily, not working well anymore, what is the next step in treatment?
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Use anti-reflux med: I would Use anti-reflux medication such as a histamine 2 blocker or proton pump inhibitor like Pepcid or Nexium (esomeprazole)
Answered 6/15/2015
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