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How long do omeprazole 20mg take to work? am on 2nd day an stomach is still raw an can't eat as it irritates it

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

A few weeks: I normally give it 1-2 weeks before increasing the do age. Try some Tums (calcium carbonate) and non greasy, non fried, bland foods.

Answered 2/18/2015

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