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A member asked:

I have a prescription for bentyl it says on the label not to take otc meds without consulting a doctor am i able to take nexium (esomeprazole) with this medication?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

No Interaction: you should be fine taking these medications together

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Answered 3/19/2015

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