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Taking omeprazole 40mg per day for 6 months for duodenal ulcer how long does it take to heal?
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Few weeks: A duodenal ulcer usually heals within a few weeks after treatment. Long-term treatment with higher dose proton pump inhibitors is not recommended, if possible. You should see a gastroenterologist for follow-up.
Answered 10/9/2013
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Should be healed: This should be healed - normally you would be titrated down to a different med by now if symptoms had fully resolved. If symptoms persist while on this dose of meds it may be time to consider having a repeat upper endoscopy (or first if not done prior) - consider seeing a gastroenterologist.
Answered 9/15/2013
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