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Proton Pump Inhibitors for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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These medicines are taken by mouth (as a pill or liquid) once or twice a day. Some of these drugs are given intravenously (IV) in the hospital.
Some of these medicines are available without a prescription. But if you have been using Prilosec OTC to treat your symptoms for longer than 2 weeks, talk to your doctor. If you have GERD, it could be causing damage to your esophagus. Your doctor can help you find the right treatment.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 10, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology |
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