Home Medicines A to Z Omeprazole Who can and cannot take omeprazole Brand names: Losec, Losec MUPS, Pyrocalm Who can take omeprazole Omeprazole can be taken by
Lansoprazole is not usually recommended during pregnancy
One of omeprazole’s biggest rivals is another proton pump inhibitor medicine, lansoprazole
If this happens, it’s best not to drink alcohol
Some omeprazole capsules and tablets should be swallowed whole; others can be mixed with water or fruit juice to make swallowing easier - check the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack for directions
Gaviscon also contains an antacid that neutralises excess stomach acid and reduces pain and discomfort
To treat too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) : The recommended dose is 60 mg daily
They are usually mild and do not last long
All medicines have adverse effects, and Omeprazole’s side effects can occur although they are not Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
Bleeding from your vagina
It's more likely to happen in the first 8 weeks of taking allopurinol, or when the dose is increased too quickly
The treatment comes in capsules or tablets
It is possible that the cognitive effects of PPIs are due to drug interactions, especially in polymedicated elderly patients
Tell your doctor if you get any of these symptoms
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32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect
It happens rarely, but some people have a serious side effect after taking amitriptyline