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Can omeprazole medicine for a sugar patient can be taken for ulcer problem. ? what will be the, dose? having a habit of smoking and alcohol
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Yes. 20 BID. Quit.: Omeprazole is part of the treatment for pt's with ulcers whether or not they have other disease. The dose is often 20 mg twice a day. Alcohol and tobacco avoidance is key during the healing process.
Answered 6/30/2014
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