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Im 29 years old every body says get off nexium (esomeprazole) my gi doc says i will have to take it the rest of my life its all that works what do i do help help?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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DGL licorice: Please do what your doc says, but a natural approach is to take dgl. Dgl is licorice tablets with an enzyme remove (because too much of it can raise bp). You need to take a lot of it but many find it helpful. You will be glad you did. Peace and good health.

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Answered 12/17/2017

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A member asked:

Im 29 years old every body says get off nexium (esomeprazole) my gi doc says i will have to take it the rest of my life its all that works what do i do help help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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