Omeprazole Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Omeprazole side effects may include headache, drowsiness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, rash, fatigue, cough and back pain. Les common Omeprazole side effects may include acne, allergic reaction, anemia, black stools, blood disorders, and blood in urine. Rare Omeprazole side effects may include burping, chest pain, chills, confusion, cramps, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, dry mouth, rigidity, ringing in the ears, runny nose, sensitivity to touch, sinus problems, sleep disorders, sleepiness, sore throat, stomach bleeding, stomach pain, stomach upset, sweating, swelling, taste changes, thirst, tremors, urinary tract infection, vertigo, vision changes, vomiting, weakness, weight changes, worsening of arthritis, worsening of asthma, and depression.

OMEPRAZOLE SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING

If you experience any Omeprazole side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Omeprazole is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) given to relieve heartburn and other symptoms associated with the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, a condition commonly known as acid reflux disease. Omeprazole is also prescribed to heal the damage of the lining of the esophagus that acid reflux disease can cause. Omeprazole works by reducing the production of stomach acid. Omeprazole can turn off the acid production in as little as an hour. Omeprazole is prescribed in combination with the antibiotics amoxicillin and clarithromycin, to treat the ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infections.

OMEPRAZOLE OVERDOSE

Omeprazole overdose symptoms may include confusion, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushing, headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and sweating. In case of Omeprazole overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Omeprazole, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Omeprazole.

OMEPRAZOLE AND PREGNANCY

If you are or planning to be pregnant, check with your doctor to see if Omeprazole is right for you. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feeding while taking Omeprazole.

OMEPRAZOLE WARNING

Do not take Omeprazole if you are allergic to other PPIs.

The antibiotics prescribed in conjunction with Omeprazole for the treatment of ulcers like amoxicillin and clarithromycin have occasionally been known to cause severe side effects and life-threatening allergic reactions in some people.

Omeprazole may cause drowsiness in some people. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless know how it affects you.

OMEPRAZOLE INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Omeprazole with the following:

Blood thinners like Warfarin
Diazepam
Digoxin
Iron salts
Ketoconazole
Nizoral
Valium

OMEPRAZOLE DOSES

ADULTS
The usual dosage is single 30mg capsule once or twice a day, 1 hour before meal.
People with liver problems should take lower dosage.

CHILDREN
Omeprazole is not recommended for children.
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