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A member asked:

I took prilosec otc around 12pm and i threw up an hour or two later and i thought nothing of it now my stomach burns would it be okay to take another?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes, but...: Yes, would be ok to do once, however may be better off with more immediate relief medicine, like a liquid or chewable antacid.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/29/2016

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