why am I taking the drug omerprazole for and what are the effects it might have.
2007-10-03 17:38:09 · 6 answers · asked by stockton72000 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Omeprazole (Prilosec) one of the meds known as Proton Pump inhibitors.They decrease gastric acid secretion. These are long acting meds used in patients with gastric reflux, gastric pain, peptic ulcer and prevention of gastritis. Other meds from this category are Protonix, Nexium,Aciphex and Prevacid. Common side effects may be nausea,abdominal pain, fatigue,headache (which are common side effects for almost any med). In my experience,these meds are really effective and well tolerated.
2007-10-04 02:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ladyoasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 02:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
The most common symptom of GERD is persistent heartburn. Heartburn is experienced as an unpleasant and painful burning sensation in the esophageal area.
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2014-09-13 16:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please call your pharmacy or any Walgreen's pharmacy and let them explain to you. Never take any medicine without understanding what you have been given and why. Your life may depend on you asking these kinds of questions. I had to do this very same kind of question today for a new prescription I was given. It's part of the pharmacies service to explain things, don't feel like your are bugging them. They are always glad to help you understand so you can make the most of your doctor's plans to help you.
Good luck, hope you get better soon! :)
2007-10-03 17:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by LeslieAnn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.
2014-10-28 10:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease ,gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
2007-10-03 18:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the generic name for Prilosec usually prescribed for heartburn
2007-10-03 17:46:13 · answer #7 · answered by philos34002 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋