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Doctor prescribed me 40mg omeprazole. does not seem to be working. the attack starts as a dull ache between shoulder blades and intensifies to a stabb?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Recheck needed: I would call the prescriber and tell them. It may need more imaging, testing etc. to get relief. Omeprazole does take about a week to work. You could add a nasty tasting oral antacid from the pharmacy. That way you could neutralize the stomach acid asap.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Doctor prescribed me 40mg omeprazole. does not seem to be working. the attack starts as a dull ache between shoulder blades and intensifies to a stabb?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Lange answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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