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Is Omeprazole Or Famotidine Better For Digestive Issues?
I take Omeprazole 20 mg daily. I was having high blood pressure issue and doctor in ER told me to take this daily. To my surprise, it did take care of the issue. however, since that time, I ve been told that famotidine has less risk. Is this correct?
Wed, 23 May 2018
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It is better to continue the Omeprazole as long as the acid control is there newer molecule is best, else the side effects could remains the same, but for the fast effect and better cure Omeprazole is best, let me inform you that Omeprazole is given for acid peptic disease and not for blood pressure.
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It is better to continue the Omeprazole as long as the acid control is there newer molecule is best, else the side effects could remains the same, but for the fast effect and better cure Omeprazole is best, let me inform you that Omeprazole is given for acid peptic disease and not for blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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