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A member asked:
Is taking 40mg of omeprazole worse for overall longterm health than taking only 20mgs?
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Take least amount: One essential principle in medicine is to use least amount of medicine and only for as long as needed. Depending upon the condition that you suffer from and the therapy goals you might be able to taper to 20 mg and maybe stop it if appropriate. Talk to your doc about duration of your therapy and ultimate goals.
Answered 3/22/2018
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