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My Gp just prescribed Omeprazole 20mg for silent reflux. Would i need to take this at a different time to my heart meds?(Diltiziem,Bisoprolol)

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You need to ask your doctor and/or pharmacist. Acid reducers can affect the absorption of many medications. Have you seen the study that changing to a Mediterranean diet and drinking alkaline water are just as effective or better than PPIs like omeprazole for treating silent reflux? howtotreatheartburn.com/med...

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Jake260766 ,read the leaflet in the box you can take any time ,or do as doc prescribed

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