You have to take omeprazole on an empty stomach. Trust me, it does NOT work after you've eaten breakfast.

Your doctor doesn't appear to know what he's talking about.
People CAN die because of acid reflux. Your doctor needs to take this seriously.

Acid Reflux & Cancer Risk (Mayo Clinic)
How Acid Reflux Leads To Esophageal Cancer Discovered By Researchers (Medical News Today)