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Can i take two 20mg nexium (esomeprazole) otc, instead of one 40mg prescription nexium (esomeprazole)? the cost difference is phenomenal.

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Dr. Sanjeev Mall answered

Nexium (esomeprazole): yes certainly you can do that if cost is an issue

Answered 1/6/2021

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A member asked:

Can i take two 20mg nexium (esomeprazole) otc, instead of one 40mg prescription nexium (esomeprazole)? the cost difference is phenomenal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sanjeev Mall answered

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