What Is The Use Of Omeprazole

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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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Can I drink Omeprazole in the afternoon instead of the morning? ## Hello, Mari! How are you? Yes, as long as your doctor approves, the time of day doesn't really matter. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Omeprazole Drug Index

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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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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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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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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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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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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Is the omeprazole capsule 20mg colored light and dark green with the word mylan 6150 the same as a light purple capsule with g231 and a g on the other half, is this capsule omeprazole also? ## Hello, Star! How are you? No, they are not the same. The one manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals contains 20mgs of Omeprazole in a regular release formulation, but the one manufactured by Glenmarks Generics contains 20mgs in a time released formulation. The FDA classifies Omeprazole as a PPI, which is used to help lower the amount of acid produced by the stomach to help treat or prevent conditions, such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I got the same s...

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Please advise if using Altosec omeprazole capsules can cause a miscarriage, I am +- 6 weeks pregnant?? ## Im 18 and trying yo become pregnant. Iv been off birth control for about 5 months now.. im taking escitalopram for anxity and depression and omeprazole for acid reflux... can that cause a miscarriage? ## There is a warning against taking it during the first 3 months of pregnancy, since there might be some risks, according to NIH warnings, such as fetal birth defects, or miscarriage. It would be best to make sure your doctor knows that you were taking it, so they can monitor you, as necessary. Toni, have you consulted your doctor about what is safe for you to take? As I stated above, there can be some risks to taking Omeprazole, once you become pregnant, there are also some risks ass...

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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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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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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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The capsule is green on one side, blue on the other and contains 40 mgs of Omeprazole. I have been taking it for two weeks and just this weekend started experiencing back pain, groin pain and have a great deal of gas. Took one about 1 hour ago and my back is killing me and I am passing gas terribly. I am not taking any more of these pills. ## The one with the Mylan 5222 marking on both halves? Yes, these proton pump inhibitors can cause some gas and stomach pain as side effects. Learn more Omeprazole details here. And the groin and back pain may just be due to the excess gas. However, if those pains continue, or worsen, then make sure that you seek medical attention. ## I am having severe cough, very bad throat irritation, disturbed sleep. Dr.gave Omeprazole Dr 40mg capsule. took for 4 ...

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the difference in cr cap and ec caps of omeprazole ## Both of those are just abbreviations that designate them as being time released products, so there is no real difference. The CR stands for controlled release and the EC stands for extended control. Learn more Omeprazole details here. It would be much easier if there was just one standardized designation, such as ER or XR, but there isn't. There are several that can be used and the manufacturer is free to use whichever one their whim led them to pick. Is there anything else I can help with?

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