What is omeprazole used to treat?
Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus.
When should you take omeprazole?
Take omeprazole capsules or delayed-release capsules before a meal, preferably in the morning. Omeprazole tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take omeprazole powder for oral suspension on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal.
How quickly does omeprazole take to work?
Omeprazole takes around 1 hour to block the production of stomach acid, and its maximal effect occurs around 2 hours after taking the pill. The action of omeprazole can continue for about 3 days.
What are the most common side effects of omeprazole?
Common side effects of omeprazole include:
- headache.
- abdominal pain.
- diarrhea.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- gas (flatulence)
- dizziness.
- upper respiratory infection.
What should you not take with omeprazole?
You should not use omeprazole if you are allergic to it, or if: you are also allergic to medicines like omeprazole, such as esomeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix, and others; or you also take HIV medication that contains rilpivirine (such as Complera, Edurant, Odefsey, Juluca).
What are the dangers of taking omeprazole?
Low magnesium levels (seizures,abnormal heart rate,tremors,weakness,cramps,spasms,and more)
Who should not take omeprazole?
You should not use omeprazole if you are allergic to it, or if: you are also allergic to medicines like omeprazole, such as esomeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, Nexium, Prevacid, Protonix, and others; or you also take HIVmedication that contains rilpivirine (such as Complera, Edurant, Odefsey, Juluca).
What are the Common side effects of omeprazole?
stomach pain,gas;