Suggest An Alternative Medication For Omeprazole Taken For Acid Reflux

Posted on Tue, 3 May 2016

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Question : Hi my name is XXXXXXX I am 40yrs old my acid reflux has been acting up for the past week a I have been taking my Omeprezole twice a day and for the last few days I have been taking a acid reducer they don't seem to be helping would it hurt if I took mylanta tonight I really feel sick

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
HI
I read carefully all your concerns and I can say as follows:
1. You can use mylanta. It will help to reduce acid production and improve the symptoms.
2.Otherwise if omeprasole is not effective than you can use Pantoprasole as a new drug generation and more effective.
You can use up to 80 mg of pantoprasole and use gaviscon as an antacide.
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

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