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peach egg-shaped 20/blank reverse ## did you ever discover the name of this pill? i found the very same kind. ## There is a dark peach/brownish colored tablet that matches this description, it is manufactured by Perrigo Company and is available over the counter, they list it as containing 20mgs of delayed release Omeprazole, it is used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat, or prevent conditions, such as heartburn, gastritis, and GERD. NDC code: 45802-0888 The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, and flatulence. Inactive ingredients may include: carnauba wax ferric oxide red ferric oxide yellow hypromelloses lactose monohydrate propylene glycol sodium lauryl sulfate sodium stearate sodium stearyl fumarate ...

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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 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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I have only taken this pill twice and I am shaky, nauseous and loss of appetite. I am hoping it is because i am taking this pill. Please advise. ## Have you consulted a doctor? The loss of appetite and nausea can be side effects to this medication, but the shakiness is not normal. Thus, it is very important to consult a doctor to get to the root of the problem and discover whether or not it is the medication. ## i am experiencing a severe, hacking, cough that is coincident after taking Omeprozole DR for five days. I have now had this cough for another five days. There is no cough medicine or syrup that will stop it. I also have hoarsness. Could these be side effects of this medication? My doctor is treating me for laryngitis, but with no relief. ## I experienced nausea and slight stomac...

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I have been talking omeprazole 20mg purple and gray pill for the past 4 days. I been having stomach & lower back pain. I stopped taking it yesterday how long does the back and stomach pain last for? ## Hello, Jim! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. Omeprazole can sometimes cause those types of side effects, in some people that take it, as listed by the FDA, along with dizziness, headache and flatulence. However, if you have an acidity problem, then there is a chance that the pain could also be caused by it, rather than the medication. Thus, it would be best to have it checked out by your doctor to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just starred taking the blue and grsy pill and have severere gas psin. The pink red brown pill didn't. Why the pa...

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Dear Doctor. I have been suffering from stomach and heart burning for the past 4 days. I just took the Omee capsule. Is this okay or u can suggest any other form of treatment? ## I am sorry, but we specialize in medication information and cannot provide a diagnosis because this site does not know your full medical history. Omee contains the active ingredient Omeprazole, it is used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to prevent or treat conditions such as heartburn, ulcers and GERD. It is commonly used for the problems you are having, however, before anyone can suggest you use it, your entire medial history, as well as any other medical conditions should be taken under consideration. When is the last time you consulted a doctor? ## Please tell me How can I take it ...

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Please let me know how Omeprazole Ip 20 Mg capsules are supposed to be administerred? ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat conditions such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. It is an oral medication, meant to be taken with an 8 ounce glass of water, each day, before you eat anything. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions? ## Is it used before breakfast or after breakfast? My doctor prescribed it for me to take after breakfast. ## How many days should i take this medicine? And what are the doses i take? ## any side effect for omeprazole capsule ## Well my doctor asked me to take it before breakfast. ## I have bad...

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Is it safe to use Omeprazole that expired in October 2014, considering it's now January 2015? ## Hello, Shirley! How are you? Omeprazole doesn't get dangerous once it's expired, but it may start to lose effectiveness versus when it was new, depending upon how it was stored. According to Harvard University’s Medical Center, “Most of what is known about drug expiration dates comes from a study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration at the request of the military. With a large and expensive stockpile of drugs, the military faced tossing out and replacing its drugs every few years. What they found from their study is that 90% of more than 100 drugs, both prescription and over-the-counter, were perfectly good to use even 15 years after the expiration date. So, ...

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My doctor prescribed Omeprazole 20 mg for a bad sinus infection. after reading about the drug online im confused as to why he prescribed this medication as it seems it is made for acid reflux? ## Yes, Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that's used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat conditions such as heartburn, GERD and ulcers. It will not do anything to treat a sinus infection. Learn more Omeprazole details here. Have you tried contacting your doctor to ask why they prescribed this? ## Why would the doctor give me this fior sinus infection

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OME 20 white capsule with little whiteish cream colored small beads in it. What is it used for? ## I believe I located your white 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. ## I was wondering what the beads look like. If you can find a picture similar inside of ku 118 omaprozole. ## Can I open pill and empty beads on yogurt and swallow quickly without chewing?

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Hi I have been suffering from anxiety attacks for the past year now my Dr gave me 0.50mg alzam which I took 1 at night to calm me as I get heart pulpitations esp at night when I have to go sleep. And when I run out I just go back to my Dr and he gives it to me freely without questions. Lately Im taking 0.25 at night and 0.25 when ever I feel anxious. I would like to stop but heard that you can suffer severe side effects when stopping cold turkey. I feel like I am more anxious now than I have been before taking the alzam and also I have developed either gerd or gastro because i have a constant tight feeling in my chest i feel nausea headaches and body aches and sometimes i just feel really ill and i also feel very tired and dont want to do anything but sleep.please tell me if this is fro...

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green & purple capsule, used for acid & chest pain ## Where can I find Omiprosol in County Cork, Ireland? ## Did you mean Omeprazole? It is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat or prevent the production of excess stomach acid to treat, or prevent conditions, such as ulcers, GERD, heartburn, and gastritis. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Bern, if it is available over the counter there, you should only have to ask for Omeprazole.

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Can you tell me more detailed information about Omiprosol? I have a contant stomach ache and somebody suggested that I try Omiprosol as no medicine has helped me so far.. ## I believe the medication referred to was meant to be Omeprazole, which is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to help treat, or prevent conditions, such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers, and gastritis. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, and flatulence. Have you had this checked out by your physician? Are you on any other medications? How long has this been occuring?

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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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advantages of omeprazole over pantoprazole ## There really is no benefit to using one over the other, they both work the same and are in the same class of medications, proton pump inhibitors. However, just like any other medication, one may work better for someone than a different one does. There is really no explanation for why this happens, but it does. Has your doctor recommended one of them? Here are links to both: ## Actually Pantoprazole is becoming more prescribed and the tendency is to make it more prescribed than Omeprazole. The effect of both proton pump inhibitors is similar, but Pantroprazole is more safe when combined with (some) other drugs, since it has a lower affinity for the cit. P450 than Omeprazole, an enzyme responsible for the metabolism of many drugs. You can find...

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is it ok to take Dexilant 60mg once daily and Omeprazole 40mg twice daily my dr put me on this i now have cough, runny nose, insomnia ## Dexilant contains Dexlansoprazole, which is really in the same class as the Omeprazole, but they can be used together if your doctor deems it necessary and is monitoring you. They both reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to treat or prevent conditions such as ulcers, heartburn, GERD and Gastritis. The only problem that some people run into is that they sometimes find out that they aren't producing enough stomach acid and it may take longer to digest foods, or they may experience nausea and vomiting, so make sure you watch for that and contact your doctor, if it occurs. Are there any other questions? ## Which medication is better to t...

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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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I tested positive for tramadol and all I take is omeprazole once a day. I've been taking it for about a month and don't take any other drugs because I am in recovery. How is this possible? ## Will taking omeprazole 20 mg give a false positive in a mouth swab? I also take risperidone, klonopin, and several other psych meds. ## I take Claritin-D, Midol Complete and Omeprazole almost daily and my drug test came up with a false positive. I don't do drugs, so I'm confused.

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I have been taking Casodex for a number of months. I have experienced many of the side effects indicated including tenderness in my neck and aches in my shoulders I have recently been diagnosed with acid reflux and a small duedinal ulcer through an endoscopy procedure. I have been prescribed Omeprazole 20mg by Sandoz which I have taken for two weeks. Since taking these tablets in conjunction with Casodex I now get a dry acid throat with which I have a cough. Is this normal and is there any way to alleviate this very uncomfortable feeling? ## Hello, Jeff! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems you've been experiencing. Those actually sound like symptoms from the acid reflux and they should improve, as your condition improves. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Omep...

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I take omeprazole dr 20 mg capsule 1 pill twice a day. I have been taking it for 3 months. I do not do drugs or drink alcoholic and I tested positive for amphetamines. Can this medicine give a false positive for amphetamines? ## i take 20 mgs of celexa every day and zanaflex 4 mgs 3 times a day and 3 hydrocodone 10/325 3 times a day and i took a drug screen and had a false possitive for amphetimines and i dont know why i dont do any drugs other than prescribed to me and never failed a drug screen or been in trouble ever in my life so can someone explain why my drug screen came back as a false possitive oh and i drove a truck for a living for21 years and never failed a drug screen untile i started taking celexa

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