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I am wondering what works better. prilosec or aciphex?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Meds: Both medications are PPI and have similar efficacy. However, though the years I have found that sometimes one will work better than another for a certain individual. There seems to be a link between a persons genetics and efficacy of any medication.

Answered 1/9/2018

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