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Is omeprazole an antacid?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Omeprazole/ Prilosec: Is a proton pump inhibitor. Treats: dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gerd etc.

Answered 6/24/2020

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