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Dr., i have an upper endoscopy due on april 6th. do i need to stop taking nexium before that? what about antacids like tums, zantac? thank you
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Talk to the doctor: These questions should be addressed to the doctor doing the scope. Nonetheless, no Tums at least 12 hrs prior to the procedure.
Answered 3/31/2017
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