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How Long Does Prednisone Stay In Your System?
A reader wants to know why acid reflux medications such as Prilosec should be taken for more than one day, rather than simply when symptoms flare. According to doctor Howard LeWine, proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec will stop symptoms almost immediately, but he explains that there are several reasons for taking the medication for its two-week cycle. One practical reason is that reducing reflux symptoms allows the esophagus to heal.
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