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Doing hyplori treatment w/amoxicillin 1000 mg 2x/day, clarithromyc 500 mg 2x/day , 40 mg prilosec 2x/day. good dieting diet & probiotic, woke up on day 8 to bad acid flux, can these antibiotics cause that? can i take pepto to settle heartburn?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A longer treatment for H pylori may be helpful. An endoscopy is often useful in determining other causes and the severity. The Pepto in moderation is often effective. Watch for signs of nausea, vomiting and difficulty breathing.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/6/2023

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