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A member asked:

I took (1) 75mg zantac around 1:30 pm today. it is now 6pm. can i take (1) 40mg omeprazole?

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Odd timing!: If you must take a combination of PPI and H2 therapy, consider moving your omeprazole to before breakfast, and your Zantac to before bedtime for optimal effect.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/6/2017

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