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A member asked:

Hi, can i take magaldrate before my urea breath test (to identify h. pylori)? thanks!

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

No: Just for best results, it's a General rule and good idea not to take any meds during a test like this

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Answered 4/5/2015

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