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Ve been using omeprazole for last 3 yrs 4 likely lpr symptoms return upon stoping is there any way 2 cure issue 4 good rather keep taking omeprazole

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

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Yes : An antibiotic regime has been effective in treating ulcers but not generalized reflux.

Answered 3/18/2013

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A member asked:

Ve been using omeprazole for last 3 yrs 4 likely lpr symptoms return upon stoping is there any way 2 cure issue 4 good rather keep taking omeprazole

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

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