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Bad gastric pain after nsaid. mouth sour after food. can gaviscon or antacid be safely taken for more than 2 weeks? how long does it take to heal?
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Yes but....: prolonged symptoms of acid reflux are more effectively treated with Zantac, (ranitidine) Prevacid, Prilosec or similar medications.
Answered 9/28/2016
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