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I took omeprazole for 1 month for gastritis, gerd. will this antibiotic cause any harmful long term effects to my body?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: Omeprazole, which is not an antibiotic, by the way, is usually well-tolerated and will not cause permanent harm to your digestive tract. Any side effects will be gone shortly after stopping it. Some people require Omeprazole long-term for their GERD, and most people do not have any side effects while taking it. Good luck.

Answered 1/21/2021

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