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I have gerd last month and my doc give me omeprazole 20mg. after taking it for 14 days i felt good but after a week my gerd came back.wat wil i do?

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Longer course: Your doctor may need to prescribe to you a longer course of Omeprazole i.e. 1-2 months. It is safe to do so. Otc drugs are always mandated to have a limited time of use until you get in to see your doc.

Answered 6/30/2014

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