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Is Long Term Use Of Omeprazole Advisable?

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Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016
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Question : I have been on omeprazole 40mg. For so many years I can't remember. Why isn't my doctor changing me to another reflux drug? I also have microscopic?colitis.
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to change if it is controlling symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
If Omeprazole is controlling your symptoms of GERD and if there are no side effects, there is no need to change it.
A time tested medicine is probably better studied than the new comers.

Do get back to me with further queries
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Is Long Term Use Of Omeprazole Advisable?

Brief Answer: No need to change if it is controlling symptoms Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. If Omeprazole is controlling your symptoms of GERD and if there are no side effects, there is no need to change it. A time tested medicine is probably better studied than the new comers. Do get back to me with further queries