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A member asked:
I have a very red throat, not really sore will omeprazole help with that? i'm somewhat scared to take it.i don't have heartburn but doc says gerd
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If your red throat: is caused by acid reflux, omeprazole should help by decreasing the amount of acid that is irritating your throat. Also you can get acid reflux without typical heartburn symptoms.
Answered 9/28/2016
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