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Dec 04, 2018
Good product; good price.
I have used it for years and will continue.
Aug 15, 2017
Most effective anti-acid I have ever tried
2 of 2 found this helpful Other anti-acids, such as Pepcid, do nothing for me. But omeprazole works. I stopped taking omeprazole and switched to Pepsid for awhile upon my doctor's advice. When Pepcid did not work, I switched back. I discovered that several of my friends had the same experience.
My doctor told me that Omeprazole should only be taken for 14 days as the warning on the box says. Finally, I did some research to find the reason for the warning. It seems that omeprazole inhibits the absorption of magnesium into your system. In general, older adults don't get enough magnesium and omeprazole makes it worse. HOWEVER, omeprazole-magnesium has not such warning because it provides the magnesium that plain omeprazole depletes.
I only take 1 capsule per day because I learned that bananas are a natural anti-acid and I really like bananas. So I now eat one banana twice a day and take one omeprazole capsule before bedtime. I haven't had a problem with acid reflux in months.
As a caution, you should consult with your doctor and share this research with him. Eating 2-3 bananas a day is good for you but your doctor may have other reasons for you to take a different anti-acid capsule.
I hope this helps.
Sep 25, 2018
Easy and Effective
Easier to use than floss and just as effective.