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My gi doc did an upper endo and i have gastritis. i have tried dexilant (dexlansoprazole) and omeprazole is there something better he can give me those don't work help?

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Need to see doc: These drugs are fairly potent and represent the best we got. If they aren't improving your situation you should talk to doc so they an explore reasons.

Answered 1/31/2013

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