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I have acid reflux, heartburn etc. i take 20mg of omeprazole daily. a doctor told me to take the highest dose. he did not say what this was.

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Omeprazole: You can take 40mg a day, occasionally in special conditions it can be given 40mg twice a day, under medical supervision. I would start with 40mg a day if the symptoms persist, see a gastroenterologist.

Answered 9/25/2013

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A member asked:

I have acid reflux, heartburn etc. i take 20mg of omeprazole daily. a doctor told me to take the highest dose. he did not say what this was.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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