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Can i use ppi along with pepzin gi (dr best brand)(taking both on same day)?pepzin gi is a nutritional supplement but, it has antacid too like tums (calcium carbonate)
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Yes: Yes you can use both.... and if your symptoms are not going away with PPI's you should discuss this with your Dr. There could be more than meets the eye. But in short, yes you can take both
Answered 7/22/2014
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