| What is Omeprazole?
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Omeprazole is prescribed for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and erosive
esophagitis, and for the treatment of heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is also used to maintain healing of erosive esophagitis and for the long-term treatment of conditions in which too much stomach acid is
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| Are there any side effects associated with Omeprazole?
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Omeprazole side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, nausea,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Omeprazole side effects may include
abdominal swelling, abnormal dreams, aggression, anemia, anxiety, apathy, back pain, breast development in males, blood in urine, changes in liver function, chest pain, confusion, constipation, cough, depression, difficulty sleeping, discolored feces, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, fatigue, fever, fluid retention and swelling, fluttery heartbeat, frequent urination, gas, general feeling of illness, hair loss, hallucinations, hepatitis, high blood pressure, hives, irritable colon, itching, joint and leg pain, loss of appetite, low blood sugar, muscle cramps and pain, nervousness, nosebleeds, pain, pain in testicles, rapid heartbeat, rash, ringing in ears, skin inflammation, sleepiness, slow heartbeat, stomach tumors, taste distortion, tingling or pins and needles, throat pain, tremors, upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, vertigo, weakness, weight gain,
and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Omeprazole taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Omeprazole provided by your doctor. Omeprazole
works best when taken before meals. It can be taken with an antacid. The capsule should be swallowed whole. It should not be opened, chewed, or crushed. If you have difficulty swallowing capsules, you can empty the contents of the
Omeprazole capsule onto a tablespoonful of applesauce, mix, and swallow with a glass of cool water. Use cool, soft applesauce and do not chew or crush the pellets. Use the mixture immediately. Do not store it for future use. Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine while taking this drug. It may take several days for
Omeprazole to begin relieving stomach pain. Be sure to continue taking the drug exactly as prescribed even if it seems to have no effect.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Omeprazole with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Omeprazole. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Omeprazole with ampicillin-containing drugs, cyclosporine, diazepam,
disulfiram, iron, ketoconazole, phenytoin, or warfarin. |
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| How should I store Omeprazole?
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Store Omeprazole at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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