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Recently discontinued my prilosec and hav noticed i feel hungry even if i just ate. had this same symptom when i first started taking them too.normal?
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Well: Generally stopping a PPI medicationlike Prilosec can cause a rebound secretion of acid by the stomach for a couple weeks or month I usually take a less strong acid blocker like Zantac (ranitidine) make a Telemeficine visit to discuss specific care and treatment
Answered 9/28/2016
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