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What are the side effects of omeprazole 40 mg?

Joe Ford

What are the side effects of omeprazole 40 mg?

Common side effects of omeprazole include:

  • headache.
  • abdominal pain.
  • diarrhea.
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • gas (flatulence)
  • dizziness.
  • upper respiratory infection.

How long can you take omeprazole 40 mg?

Adults: To treat symptoms of GORD such as heartburn and acid regurgitation: If your doctor has found that your food pipe (gullet) has been slightly damaged, the recommended dose is 20 mg once a day for 4 – 8 weeks. Your doctor may tell you to take a dose of 40 mg for a further 8 weeks if your gullet has not yet healed.

What does omeprazole 40 mg do?

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.

Can I take 2 20mg omeprazole together?

Do not use two 20-mg capsules to equal one 40-mg capsule. Do not use two 20-mg powder packets to equal one 40-mg powder packet. If you do not use the exact capsule or powder packet your doctor has prescribed, you may receive too much sodium bicarbonate.

How do you wean off omeprazole 40 mg?

Folks who have been taking PPIs for a period of six months might consider tapering down their dose instead of stopping cold turkey. However, you might be wondering how to properly taper down. Try to reduce your dose by 50% every week. Once you are on the lowest dose for one full week, you can try stopping your PPI.

Can I eat right after taking omeprazole?

Omeprazole can be taken before or after food, although taking it before food can be preferable. If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, you can take it when you remember (unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case leave out the missed dose).

Why is omeprazole taken 30 minutes before meals?

Conclusions: When therapy with omeprazole or lansoprazole is indicated, medication should be taken before a meal for optimal control of daytime gastric acidity.

Can omeprazole be taken at bedtime?

Immediate-release omeprazole at bedtime may be used in lieu of the evening dose a delayed-release PPI if nocturnal symptoms are not adequately relieved.

Is bloating a side effect of omeprazole?

Serious stomach conditions may occur while taking this medicine alone or together with antibiotics. Check with your doctor immediately if you or your child has stomach cramps, bloated feeling, watery and severe diarrhea which may also be bloody sometimes, fever, nausea or vomiting, or unusual tiredness or weakness.