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What if a patient took 2 more doses of lansoprazole than needed? im asking for medical purposes and research?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nothing will happen. Such high doses of lansoprazole and similar drugs are commonly used in hospitalized patients.

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Answered 10/30/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Circumstances matter and while duplicate doses are not expected to be life threatening, transient toxicity remains possible.

Answered 10/30/2022

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