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I am taking carafate and pepcid for stomach issues. i was sent to do a h.pylori stool test. do i have to stop taking those medication to do the stool test?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you do not need to.

Answered 5/3/2022

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