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I got esophagitis and my doctor give me nexium (esomeprazole) 40 one each day. but i feel that is taking too long to heal. should i add ranitidine?
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Esophagitis: Continue the nexium (esomeprazole). You could add ranitidine to your regimen for symptoms relief. I would change your diet as well and see if that helps
Answered 2/28/2015
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You can: temporarily add Ranitidine...or for that matter antacid.. Hope this helps Dr Z..
Answered 2/28/2015
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