What Is Omeprazole Used For

what is the reason or reasons a person would need to take Omeprazole SA. What does it do ## Omeprazole is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Is it possible to take omeprazole 20mg daily for longer than 14 days? It is the only medication that works for my acid reflux. There is no medical condition causing this - ulcer, hiatus hernia, etc. ## please, you'll thank me for this, but i dont need that right now....if you have gerd or any other kind of acidity problems....you dont need those medicines.....man soya milk is the answer to the...

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Omeprazole, sold under the brand names Prilosec and Losec, among others, is a medication used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[1] It is also used to prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in people who are at high risk.[1] Omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) and its effectiveness is similar to other PPIs.[7] It can be taken by mouth or by injection in...

Has the color changed? For 9 yrs it has been the same color and now it has changed. What color should it be? I want to be safe. ## Hello, Margaret! How are you? What are the markings on it? That information is what would enable me to check for you. Can you please post back and clarify? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. ## I have 40mg pills now. What color should they be? ## I originally took omeprazole capsules 40 mg, with dark pink and light pink, just got changed to light blue and light orange. Is this normal

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Can ic omeprazole cause one's blood pressure to increase dramatically? ## Omeprazole is a Proton Pump Inhibitor, used to help reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces to treat conditions such as heartburn and GERD. That said, there is nothing listed about it doing this. It is always a possiblity, though, medications do affect everyone differently, but there is no way to say for sure. Have you asked your doctor about it? ## Theoretically, it definitely could. You see, nitric oxide is a substance that the body creates and that regulates blood pressure. It can only be created in the presence of an acidic stomach. Reducing acid in the stomach definitely decreases nitric oxide production and, therefore, can increase blood pressure. See this page to see how reducing acid in the sto...

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was the color of this capsule change from aqua mylan6150 to ku 118 white/brown ## Mylan 6150 is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Ku 118 is manufactured by Kremers Urban, and appears to be repackaged or distributed by a variety of other pharmaceutical companies. Even though the way a pill looks is entirely up to the whit and whim of the company making it, I don't think the company changed the color; it was simply manufactured by another company (as shown above), and that is why it is another color. Does that make sense? Please post back if you have any other general questions or concerns about this drug. ## Supposedly, omeprazole is now otc. KU 118 mfrd by Kremers Urban is much more effective for me than other omeprazole formulas. Friend obtains it through the VA. Under wha...

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Does this medicine cause you to have a strong odor in your urine? ## No, I don't see it listed anywhere as a possible side effect, even among the rare ones. Learn more Omeprazole details here. Is it the only medication you take? Have you been dehydrated at all? ## My urine smells strongly of petrol. I have stopped taking Losec and smell has diminished. ## The smell in my urine is definitely from omoprozole Has there been a change in manufacture. ## I have also noticed an odd urine smell on omeprazole. I do take other otc antacids but I suspect the omeprazole. ## +1 I started Omeprazole, and urine odor followed. I stop, it goes away. I don't understand why this side effect seems under-reported, when it seems easy to spot the correlation/control of the symptom. More worrisome, is ...

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I have had pesistent cough and hard of breathing for 3 months. After several test my doctor could not identify any caurse for this condition . He however prescribed Prilocec for me .DO YOU THINK THAT PRILOSEC WILL BE ABLE TO HELP ME ## it could help. The doctor is treating you by trial and error. Prilosec is used for treating acid reflux. Some people dont have the reflux as a symptom they only have sore throat and chest pain. ## That is correct! Those symptoms can sometimes be caused by acid reflux and your doctor knows that, so in absence of other findings, he is going with a proper treatment for the most common cause. Prilosec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole, it is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Learn more: Are ther...

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what is omp20 ## From what I can derive, it contains 20mgs of Omeprazole, the active ingredient in Prilosec, used to treat conditions such as heartburn and GERD. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, flatulence and sleep deprivation. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## What is the pill inside the capule of omeprasol ,20 with the bbs. Thanks ## I am suffering from hytes hernia and cronic asthma. So also hypertension. Due to asthma attack I was treated with steroids and Rablet D, DSR etc for more than 2 months. Now only bp and asthma tablets are continued with Famtac 40. Now I got my stomach like baloon at upperside, and feeling uneasy. Gasses are also passing with noice. Temp medicines 1. Flatuna 2. Woflox oz 3.omp d. along with regular medicines for ...

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I am not on medical aid, was prescribed Altosec now would like to know if I have to have a prescription to get Altosec or is there an over the counter equivalent. ## Hi, Jill! From what I can find, Altosec is listed as containing Omeprazole, which is a proton pump inhibitor that's used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to treat or prevent conditions such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. And yes, it does require a prescription in most countries. However, there are some that have been made available over the counter in many countries, so you could likely ask a pharmacist/chemist to help you find an equivalent that would be cheaper for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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May i know Omeprazole Delayed capsules By Romesec Ranbaxy is used for wwat in Medicine ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibibitor, it used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. It can help treat or prevent ulcers. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Please help me here,i took ADCO-OMEPRAZOLE 20MG this morning together with MOTILIUM and immediately my voice changed as if I have flue.is that caused by the Omeprazole. ## Hi Nomakhaya, Some of the side effects associated with Omeprazole may be to blame for the change in your voice. Looking at a list of potential side effects, I am seeing fever; hoarseness; swelling of the face, tongue, lips, throat, etc; among a variety of other possible symptoms. You can also view this list of side effects in the link below, but I think we pin-pointed it to "hoarseness". Is that sort of what it feels like?: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000936/#a693050-sideEffects I hope this info helps! ## please stop taking those medicines it wont help you....me too a victim...now my life is back to norm...

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What's the best otc replacement for prescribed omeprazole 20mg ## Hello, Sabina! How are you? Lansoprazole is available over the counter and is in the same family of medications, there are even generic/store brands of it, so it's fairly inexpensive. Just check with your doctor to make sure that it's okay for you to make such a switch. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hot flashes, irritability and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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pink/reddish-brown oblong shaped capsule half of the capsule has:APO and the other half has:020 ## Just to clarify, I located your capsule to be Omeprazole (20 mg). Omeprazole is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## gastric pain ## co-venlafax xr 75 mg..............take one capsule daily ## co-venlafaxine 75mg take 1 capsule daily ## co-venlafaxine xr 159mg take 1 a day ## I am taking omeprazole 2omg capsules prescribed by my doctor and they have helped me almost instantly,but i have questions that need answering.will my problem be cured...

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can omeprazole cause elevated levels on liver functioning tests(blood) ## I was prescribed omeprazole 40 mg for a bad sinus infection. Does this seem right? ## Yes, the FDA does list elevated liver enzymes as being a possible side effect, but it is very rare, usually occurring in less than 1% of the people that take it. How high were your enzyme levels? Depending on how high they were, it may not be due to the Omeprazole. Is that the only medication you are currently taking? Has your doctor done any other testing? Bob, no, this is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to help prevent, or treat conditions, such as heartburn, GERD, gastritis, and ulcers. Are you sure that's what was prescribed?

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Is Omeprazole gluten free? I have questions about the medication and the casing... ## Without knowing the specific manufacturer, I can't really provide you with any information, since this is a generic medication that is manufactured by several different companies. Do you have a problem with Gluten? If so, if your doctor and pharmacy aware of it? They should be able to check all medications for you. Can you post back with more details, such as the manufacturer? If you do so, I will gladly check for you. ## The manufacturer is Sandoz. My pharmacist was unable to get ahold of them. I have switched to over-the-counter Prilosec in the mean time but would like to use meds covered by my insurance. ## Hi Bernie! Thanks for posting back and I have found that information for you, here's ...

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I was given some pillows and told that they are Omeprazatr I am 40. They are white capsules with wildtocot and OME 20 printrd on the side. ## I located white capsules with the marking OME 20 OME 20 in black letterings. I found nothing on the word wildtocot; but I can confirm this capsule to be Omeprazole (20 mg). It is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Inc. Omeprazole is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Does this medicine cause weight gain? I have been taking this medicine for 2 weeks and have gained 6 pounds. ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces to treat conditions such as heartburn, GERD and ulcers. That said, no, weight gain is not a normal side effect, they can include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and flatulence. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## What are the ingredients in Omeprazole? ## I took Nexium for 2 years for acid reflux. I am now on omeprazole cr 40 mg. will I have to take these for 2 years too. why does this keep coming back. I am careful not to eat "trigger" foods.

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What is the dosage for omeprazole 20mg bcos my doctor told me 1cap twice daily is he right or wrongd ## It actually depends on the condition being treated and the severity. For relatively mild issues, one 20mg dosage is usually taken each day. However, for someone with a severe acid issue, or who is already tolerant to it, the dosage can be raised to 40mgs a day, either in one dose, or as 2 separate doses. Learn more Omeprazole details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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presently taking omeprazole 20 mg but changed to omeprazole sa 20 mg what is the difference? ## The Omeprazole SA is a time released formulation, so it is meant to last longer and work longer in your body, but it still does the same thing. Common side effects may include: headache, diarrhea and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## What does Flo-max do in your body--in other words what effect does it have in your body? Thank you

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at which time it is to be taken? ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by your stomach, to treat or prevent conditions, such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. It should be taken once daily, before a meal, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. More details: Are there any other questions?

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