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How Long Can Prilosec Be Taken?

I was told by my dr. to take this medication (prilosec), but only for one month. When i was on it all of my symptoms cleared up. swelling and pain in stomach and stomach acid. Since stopping i have all symptoms back and he doesn t think it is safe to take it long term. do you have another suggestion, all other acid medicine i have tried does not work.
posted on Fri, 18 Aug 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

Prisolec is a type of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce the hyperacidity of the stomach and related symptoms.

It can be used for long term only in cases where ulcer is confirmed by upper endoscopy.
So, I advise to run an upper endoscopy to evaluate if you need to take it for long term or not.
Discuss this further with your gastroenterologist.

All the best.
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How Long Can Prilosec Be Taken?

Hi, I understand your concern. Prisolec is a type of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to reduce the hyperacidity of the stomach and related symptoms. It can be used for long term only in cases where ulcer is confirmed by upper endoscopy. So, I advise to run an upper endoscopy to evaluate if you need to take it for long term or not. Discuss this further with your gastroenterologist. All the best.