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Are there any interactions between omeprazole and alcohol?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No alcohol and meds.: You shouldn't take alcohol with any medications. It can change the strength or metabolism of the medication. That change how the medication works, may cause more side affects.

Dr Mahnensmith and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2015

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