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daily meds

From: connie
Date: 11/02/00
Time: 10:53:48

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I seem to have gotten my GERD symptoms under control with diet and 1 dose of Prilosec per day for the past 4 months. Since I don't like the idea of being on medication forever, lately I've cut back from 1 dose of Prilosec per day to no meds or maybe 1 dose of Zantac (otc). Is it ok to take Prilosec "as needed", or is it only effective if you take it on a daily basis (i.e., is the effect

culmulative)? Thanks for your time.

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