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I take lansoprazole morning and ranitidine at night for acid reflux; ok to be on both?
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Therapy for Reflux: Sometimes, is necesary to use two drugs for the management of reflux. It is safe.
Answered 12/19/2018
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Yes : Ppis are good at suppressing meal-stimulated acid secretion. H2-blockers are good at decreasing basal (background) acid secretion. Thus morning ppi and night time h2-blocker can be a good strategy. But long term acid suppression not healthy...
Answered 8/18/2013
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