I feel worse after I take it. Anyone else have this problem?
I have gerd, hiatal hernia, prescribed omeprazole, it causes burning pain in my chest, why?
Question posted by karenlouise12 on 3 March 2016
Last updated on 21 August 2021
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Misha6
8 March 2016
I have been taking 40 mg of omeprazole twice a day for about a year for acid reflux. I also have a hiatal hernia. For the first 6 months it worked great. Over a period of the next few months I noticed a burning sensation in my chest area. Even went to the ER a couple of times because I thought I was having a heart attack. I am in the process of trying to find a affordable substitute for the omeprazole via my GI doctor.
Since you feel worse after taking the omneprazole I would suggest that you contact your GI or primary care doctor and try a different acid reflux medication. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Rellice
24 Jan 2017
I am taking 40 mg of omeprazole in morning and 1 gm of sucralfate tablets 2x daily.. it has been slowly working.. I get the burning in my throat and mouth
Hollyf21
21 Aug 2021
I’m taking 40 mg as well for acid reflux been taken for 2 weeks still not gone, I see you have been taken same dose for longer that’s good to know as I’m now concerned I have a hiatal hernia how was you diagnosed that.? And what symptoms did oppose have ?
Hollyf21
21 Aug 2021
Hi can I ask when you first went on the 40 mg a day how long before you felt it had settled down ?
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