Omeprazole Questions (Page 2)

When is the best time to take Omeprazole?

when is the best time to take omeprazole 20 mg, i have acid in my stomach due to a medical condition i have for life Chilaiditi syndrome, and i have read that its best before food, but need to take 5am in the morning when i get up ( go to the loo) otherwise i vomit, i have to take two per day at... read more

Omeprazole - should I be taking zantac and prilosec both daily ?

I was prescribed zantac 150 mg twice daily , then was prescribed prilosec Dr 20mg once daily. I was never told to stop the first medication. Should I be taking both ?

Hi all, Citalopram & Omeprazole question?

I have just been told by a member of the site, that you shouldn't take the 2 together, that the Omeprazole causes the Citalopram to stay in the blood stream longer, & could potentially cause serotonin overdose... Has anyone else heard this? I checked for interactions & nothing came up

What do you do when you get a *false positive on a drug test?

Who do you turn to??? I am going to nursing school to be an RN... Recently (last week) we had a drug test done, Mine came back positive for barbiterates! I have never in my life done any kind of drugs! What do i do!!! Who do i turn to!!! Someone PLEASE help! This is my life that is about to be... read more

How long before I feel relief while taking omeprazole?

After taking my first omeprazole, then eating breakfast, I experienced the same painful heartburn and sore stomach area. Does it take a while to work? If so, how long?

Can a patient take Famotidine and omeprazole for reflux and heartburn or is it too much?

This person is taking famotidine 20mg plus omerprazole 20mg is it not applied for the same thing, heartburn or acid reflux

Omeprazole - Could this drug damage the kidney?

IS IT go through the kidney? I have high the caratinine, that is a hormone of the kidney, which is measure to verify if the kidney is working right.

I've been taking Omeprazole 4 months. Skip 1 day acid reflux returns.Is it safe to continue taking ?

If I slowly stop taking omeprazole, will I feel any side effects such as stomach cramps, leg cramps?

... constipation or diarrea? I am unable to get a prescription refill and am slowly trying to stop taking it

Omeprazole - Can Prilosec cause upper back pain?

I was prescribed Omeprazole after having Bariatric surgery (the sleeve). Three days after taking it I woke up with a sore neck.. The next day the pain and soreness was in my shoulders and then upper back. I could hardly lift my right arm..I did not have any shortness of breath.. I was sent to the... read more

Why does my arms keep going numb?

I take atenolol,lisinopril,omeprazole,and baby asprin. I've been recently diagnosed, with congestive heart failure.

How long does omeprazole take to work?

Ive got a 13 year old who was given this medication by a consultant. He has been suffering with really bad wind for 5 weeks and nightly stomach cramps. He has been taking one a day for 5 days with no change. He has been told to take it for 6 weeks. How long should i give if they are not working???... read more

My insurance wont cover Omeprazole anymore?

After years of taking Omeprazole now my insurance wont pay for it. Is there an alternative drug? Do I have to be weaned off of Omeprazole?

I am on omeprazole 20 mg for the last 4 years due to acid reflux .what should I do?

i treated for h.pylori than doctor test my h.pylori for antigen from stool and test was negative. after that my gall bladder extraction operation was done. now i am using omeprazole 20 mg(one daily) for the last 4 years if i loss a dosage any day i feel heart burn and food comes in my mouth. what... read more

GERD - I took 40 mg of Nexium this am but am feeling the reflux in my chest and back. It has not?

... been 24 hours. Previously was taking Omeprazole twice daily (20mg). I am frustrated and worry that I will end up with esophageal cancer! Does anyone else take more than 40 mg of Nexium/day? I am so anxious about this! Thank you