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I've been on dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for about 6 months and want to try to get off of it as it leaves a constant bitter taste in my mouth. what is the best course ?

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Go ahead and stop: you can stop any time; no need to taper it or anything like that. Discuss treatment with your doctor; ie do you need to be on a similar medication for continued treatment or not. If your symptoms are better you may no longer need anything.

Answered 3/14/2015

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