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A member asked:

I had a brain freeze and took a second dose of omeprazole magnesium today, 20mg. is there any side effect that i should worry about?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

OK: There is a dose of 40mg available, so taking another 20mg dose by mistake would be ok, and you should have no adverse effects. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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