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My dr. told me to stop prilosec due to colitis. how long does rebound effect last.i never had heartburn like this before . how can i treat naturally?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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It's tough: and I wonder if your doctor will allow the use of H-2 Blocker like PEPCID (famotidine) or TAGAMET Ask! Hope this helps BTW LACTAID FREE MILK may help..and its almost "natural" (I assume with colitis you may be lactase Deficient)

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Answered 12/27/2015

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A member asked:

My dr. told me to stop prilosec due to colitis. how long does rebound effect last.i never had heartburn like this before . how can i treat naturally?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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