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omeprazole side effects and dosage

omeprazole side effects and dosage

I am getting some nasty side effects with omeprazole: dizziness, tiredness, confusion, nausea.
I've already dropped from 40mg a day to 20mg but although diminished the side effects are still there.
Does this indicate the drug is harming me and I should cease taking it? If so what can I try taking instead?
Could I try dropping to 10mg or would that not suppress acid production sufficiently?
Thank you so much for your help.
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Talk to your doctor about what's going on. Not all PPIs have the same side-effects on each person - they're not all alike. You may have to try one or more to find one that will work effectively for you and have the fewest side-effects.
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