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immediate release). Don’t change your
dose or stop using these without talking
to your doctor first.

Examples
dexlansoprazole
esomeprazole
lansoprazole
omeprazole
pantoprazole
rabeprazole

Interactions

Food: You can take dexlansoprazole
and pantoprazole on a full or empty
stomach. Esomeprazole should be
taken at least one hour before a
meal. Lansoprazole and omeprazole
should be taken before eating. Ask
your doctor or pharmacist how you
should take rabeprazole.
Tell your doctor if you cannot
swallow delayed-release medicines
whole because you shouldn’t split,
crush, or chew them. Some of these
medicines can be mixed with food
but you must carefully follow the
label and directions from your doctor
or pharmacist.

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