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Is it safe to take a ppi for a week or two? ive read about all the scary side effects they can cause. im hesitant to take it. if i only take for two weeks at the most, will i have one of those side effects or are those with long term use?

Q: is it safe to take a ppi for a week or two? ive read about all the scary side effects they can cause. im hesitant to take it. if i only take for two weeks at the most, will i have one of those side effects or are those with long term use?

: They are safe Longer term effect so far seems tolerable

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Dr. Bhaskar Rao answered

They are safe Longer term effect so far seems tolerable

Answered 2/26/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes, short to medium term use appears safe for PPIs, side effects and drug-drug interactions still apply, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist.

Answered 2/27/2022

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take a ppi for a week or two? ive read about all the scary side effects they can cause. im hesitant to take it. if i only take for two weeks at the most, will i have one of those side effects or are those with long term use?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bhaskar Rao answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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