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Expert: Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi - 8/25/2009


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Why would Pantoprazole work better for some in controlling acid reflux than Losec?

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Dear Jacqueline,
Pantoprazole is a advanced agent compared to omeprazole. It has lower side effects and more specific action. While pantoprazole is more expensive, its cure rates in reflux are higher than with omeprazole (losec). Unless cost is an important issue, I would recommend the use of pantoprazole.
Ravi Ghooi

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