A 52-year-old man with long-term PPI therapy develops troublesome reflux on cessation. To minimise rebound acid hypersecretion, what is recommended?...

Question

A 52-year-old man with long-term PPI therapy develops troublesome reflux on cessation. To minimise rebound acid hypersecretion, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Switch to H₂RA at bedtime for 2 weeks while tapering

Answer

Abrupt stop

Answer

Increase PPI to high dose then stop suddenly

Answer

Use antacids only

Answer

No strategy helps

ukmla MCQ (SBA): PPI withdrawal strategy