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Had a dry cough for six months and was prescribed lansoprazole but after a few days i developed a huge acid reflux in my throat. is this common?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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No: Because that is what that medicine is supposed to treat . Talk to your provider

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Had a dry cough for six months and was prescribed lansoprazole but after a few days i developed a huge acid reflux in my throat. is this common?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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