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Can i take lesuride (levosulpiride)continuously.i was prescribed for gerd once. i left it cos i felt better now i feel same symptoms again.can i start?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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NO!: This is close to an "off label" use of this medication. You certainly need to contact the Physician who presecribed it!!! Did the usual medications (omeprazole etc not help?) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 1/21/2015

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A member asked:

Can i take lesuride (levosulpiride)continuously.i was prescribed for gerd once. i left it cos i felt better now i feel same symptoms again.can i start?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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