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Can i take omeprazole at night? say, before bedtime? it says take 30 minutes before a meal, but can i just take it before bed instead?

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Yes: You can take Omeprazole before bed but ideally it should be taken before you eat because it activates more readily after it is on board and then you eat a meal. Often taking it in the am seems to work best before breakfast.

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 12/25/2020

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