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A 52-year-old male asked:

Is it better to take ppi like nexium 2 hrs after meal before going to bed instead of taking it in the mornings before breakfast?

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Dr. Yong Wen
Dr. Yong Wenanswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
PPI: PPI is long acting and needs to be taken regularly to prevent acid formation. So you should take it regularly about the same time every day preferably in the morning.
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