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A member asked:

My doctor had me on omeprazole everyday for acid reflux. well we just found out my gallbladder is only functioning 15%! should i continue omeorazole or ask him to get off of it since its my gallbladder?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Do you have 2 probs?: Don't know you. Call your doc. You may have one, the other, or 2 separate issues. (your symptoms arguably could be due to something entirely unrelated as well). Your doc can fill you in.

Answered 11/16/2012

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