- Jun 19, 2012
I'm a male, 32 yo and I'm about to undergo cholesterol, triglyceride and hdl tests. I forgo...
omeprazole
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is omeprazole?
Prilosec 20 mg Cap
Drug Name: OMEPRAZOLE DR CAPSULE - ORAL
Other Brand Names: Prilosec
Uses: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.
Posts on omeprazole (58)
- Apr 17, 2012
I recently visited a doctor and was diagnosed with GERD to end up with a prescrip for Omepr...
This is the first question i've ever posted on a med site so bare with me! I often read thr...
- Mar 23, 2012
Following a valve replacement and triple bypass I was discharged from Hospital with a numbe...
Hello Doctors and fellow members. I would first like to thank all of you in advance for re...
- Nov 28, 2011
My doctor says I have esophagitis, and prescribed for me 20 mg omeprazole for 4 weeks.
I a...
I am getting some nasty side effects with omeprazole: dizziness, tiredness, confusion, naus...
- Jul 06, 2011
My mother has had IBS for years and has used prilosec for quite a while. A few months ago,...
I have always have Acid reflux pretty bad. Especially when I ate or swallowed, etc..
For t...
- Sep 23, 2010
I was diagnosed with GERD after an endoscopy a few years ago. The surgeon said I could cont...
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