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Jim H
10/15/09
Category: Acid Reflux

Are there long term side effects of OTC Omeprazole? My Dr. has me taking one a day.

I had major difficulity  with certain foods getting trapped.  My Gastro MD stretched my esophagus and advised me to take an OTC Omeprazole once a day with no end date.  I now have been taking it for almost 3 years and I am concerned about possible long term side effects of…

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