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slightlv

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18. Sounds like you and I are on the same type of schedule

Reply to TBF (Reply #3)

Wed Sep 25, 2024, 07:40 PM

Sep 2024

with similar drugs. I've taken omeprozole for years, too. I've not seen any bad side effects. The only thing I've noticed is that lately it doesn't seem to help quite as much. But then, it's about time to have my esophagus stretched again so I figure that's part of the problem.

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PPI's for acid reflux- anyone here take them? [View all] Peregrine Took Sep 2024 OP

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I've been taking them for 20 years with no problems. surfered Sep 2024 #2

I have been taking omeprozole for years at my internist's TBF Sep 2024 #3

Sounds like you and I are on the same type of schedule slightlv Sep 2024 #18

Oh interesting - I had to look it up! TBF Sep 2024 #19

I have no problem with spices slightlv Sep 2024 #20

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RSO rso Sep 2024 #10

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3 months is probably ok biophile Sep 2024 #13

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