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Gerd symptoms. taking prilosec otc/20mg every night at 8pm. 5 days passed & not working. can i double up and take at morning & night for next 10 days?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

See an MD: I think it is reasonable to treat run-of-the-mill heartburn with something like OTC Prilosec to see if it helps. When it does not, the problem needs to be discussed with a physician to gain assurance that it is heartburn and not something more serious.

Dr Sokol agreed

Answered 1/4/2018

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