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I take a rabeprazole 20 mg tablet each morning in empty stomach for last 10 years for gastric & acidity problem. is it okay?

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Should be OK.: It's generally presumed that medications like Rabeprazole are safe to use regularly in the long term.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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