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I am taking 20 mg of omeprazole daily.  I have a hiatal hernia  which causes coughing, but no other side effects from the hernia. I started the medication 3 weeks ago, and have developed insomnia.  Could the medication be causing my sleeplessness?
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1810386 tn?1405549577
Hi There,

I'm taking omeprazole 40mg, but it's a proton pump inhibiter which means its reduces the about of acid in you stomach it shouldn't be causing any sleeplessness, but it is a rare side affect. I'd be looking so something else or ask you doctor.
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612551 tn?1450022175
Can't answer other that to say do a search here and/or on the web for side effects of omepraole.  If that is a possible side effect discuss with your prescribing doctor you may be able to get help from some other medication.
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