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If i took only one pill of rapeprazole 20 mg then after three days i do urea breath test for h pylori and after five days i do stool antigen test for h pylori, both are negative and i have no complaints does the one pill affect the results ?
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Were you tested for H. Pylori before and after taking one tablet of proton pump inhibitors and positive tests changed into negative and symptoms resolved? If it is, it is a miracle or lab error. I am happy that you are back to good health. Thanks for sharing.
Answered 7/21/2021
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