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I was put on omeprazole 20mg twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks. this is for major acid reflux, is this safe? i've only seen week doses for twice a day but is 4 to 6 week excessive? i think vitamin c was the culprit for reflux, took 500mg daily but stopped?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

PPI,s: The use of Omeprazole for this period of time and at this dose is proper and should cause you no problems. Good Luck

Answered 1/13/2021

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A member asked:

I was put on omeprazole 20mg twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks. this is for major acid reflux, is this safe? i've only seen week doses for twice a day but is 4 to 6 week excessive? i think vitamin c was the culprit for reflux, took 500mg daily but stopped?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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