Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
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
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
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My doctor told me to take omeprazole 20mg, once a day for gerd. my roomate bought omeprazole magnesium instead. Are these interchangeable?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have had Acid Reflux with heartburn for two months. Treated for GERD with omeprazole, now have clicking sounds while swallowing. On homeopathy meds.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've had acid reflux for some time now i'm on 20 mg of omeprazole can I still get the symptoms of GERD is seems to come and go recently?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My doctor wants me to take omeprazole for 1 month to heal my gastritis and GERD. Will it cause electrolyte imbalance?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I currently take Prilosec 2x/ daily for reflux/Gerd still experincing symptoms can gi doctor add anything else? Had good egd previously no issues foun
I have a very red throat, not really sore Will omeprazole help with that? I'm somewhat scared to take it.I don't have heartburn but doc says gerd
I am a 51 year old woman. I have GERD, have used Omeprazole daily for over 20 years. The medication no longer seems to be helping as I have acid reflux constantly. I also have IBS. Is the PPI causing low stomach acid making me worse? Should I stop?
Dx w/LPR/Gerd/acid reflux/Gastritis,taking omeprazole off&on for yrs,but after I take it,i get a stomach ache/pain,does this mean its doing more bad?
I have had acid reflux for about 6 months. It was really bad and subsided for a few weeks after taking a double dose of omeprazole. I have a dull, full feeling ache right under and below my xiphoid. Gerd & IBS like symptoms are common. Hiatal Hernia?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
