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Took protonix 40mg daily but stopped working after stomach bug weeks ago. now on dexilant 60mg for 5 days. how long does it take to be 100% burn free?
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Dexilant is a PPI: . PPI's ("Proton Pump Inhibitors") take around 5-7 days to reach their therapeutic levels but you can (temporarily) BLOCK the acid by using an OTC (Over the Counter) "H-2 receptor" medication (eg: ZANTAC or PEPCID) Ask your pharmacist for a recommendation! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 5/30/2018
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Up to 8 weeks: Some relief from heartburn should be felt about 4-6 hours after taking Dexilant. However, significant improvement in symptoms with Dexilant is said to be after about 8 weeks of continuous use. Some other options to help reduce symptoms are to raise the head of your bed 6-8 inches, avoiding certain foods such as alcohol, caffeinated drinks, peppermint, and not eating anything 3 hours before bed.
Answered 11/28/2017
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