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Have had gastritis on and off for a couple of years, now on omeprazole 2 x 20mg a day - but what time of day should i take them?

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Bedtime: If taking omeprazole once daily; the preferred time of day would be bedtime (or in the evening).

Answered 10/4/2017

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