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I have gerd and haven't been to the doctor in along time as i don't have insurance. i'm wondering if i don't have proof of papers if they can still prescribe me with a higher dose of acid reflux medicene because it's severe feeling last few days?

Q: i have gerd and haven't been to the doctor in along time as i don't have insurance. i'm wondering if i don't have proof of papers if they can still prescribe me with a higher dose of acid reflux medicene because it's severe feeling last few days?

: You just have to take a double dose of the OTC proton pump inhibitor drugs such as Prilosec (20 mg x 2) or Prevacid (15 mg x 2) if you can afford them.

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You just have to take a double dose of the OTC proton pump inhibitor drugs such as Prilosec (20 mg x 2) or Prevacid (15 mg x 2) if you can afford them.

Answered 9/6/2022

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A member asked:

I have gerd and haven't been to the doctor in along time as i don't have insurance. i'm wondering if i don't have proof of papers if they can still prescribe me with a higher dose of acid reflux medicene because it's severe feeling last few days?

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