Omeprazole for Hiatal Hernia User Reviews
Brand names: Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Omesec
Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 22 reviews for the off-label treatment of Hiatal Hernia. 27% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 64% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Omeprazole
- JJano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 28, 2020
"I was taking Ranitidine (zantac) twice a day until I heard bad news about it. Now I'm on 20mg Omeprazole once a day. I have been on it about 7 months. Very hard to pin point exactly how it helps except one area. That is the burning in my stomach is not as bad. I still have a lot of belching. Also a feeling of something stuck in my throat at times followed by coughing. And a shortness of breath. All seems to be tied to same problem, hiatal hernia. But for sure hardly no burning feeling in stomach and no flaring up of my ulcer. The hardest thing for me to deal with is how well my meds are working on their intended targets because I take 14 diff ones!! Bottom line, for sure Omeprazole does help my stomach area, acid, etc..."
- JesAcun
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 4, 2021
"I honestly surprised how many people here are battling with depression and anxiety because of this medication. I got to say I've been on this for a month and I totally saw the difference for the better, yesterday had my last tablet and today I'm feeling the difference of the acid again. I totally believe that people who are suffering these side effects have been battling them for years now and for some reason this medicine amplified them."
Frequently asked questions
- Pantoprazole vs. omeprazole: What's the difference between them?
- Is famotidine safer than omeprazole for heartburn?
- What foods should I avoid when taking omeprazole?
- Can you take an antacid with omeprazole?
- Refluxy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 25, 2021
"I went for an endoscopy because I have trouble swallowing. I have had this condition before and have had my esophagus stretched, no problem. This time however, I'm told I have a hiatal hernia and reflux. Mind you, other than swallowing, I have NEVER had any symptoms of reflux. No heartburn, nothing. Dr put me on this omeprazole 20mg. Very first day taking it, guess what.. I NOW have symptoms of reflux. Throat feels like it's closing, chest tight, heartburn, and it feels like food is backed up to my throat. Not a good feeling! Is it the drug, or am I having a great attack? I took it the next day and the same thing. Day 3, I did not take it, but STILL same symptoms. Today is day 4, symptoms are fading.. I'm NOT taking this anymore..I don't see anyone else here with this issue. Need to call Dr Monday.."
- weygirl
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 22, 2022
"I have a para-oesophageal hiatus hernia. Omeprazole has been a god send for me. It stops the stomach area under the bottom of my rib cage from hurting; it stops Gerd, it also helps with irritation in my stomach. It works better than anything I have been prescribed (or bought over the counter.)"
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- Jon
- February 24, 2024
"I have been taking omeprazole for more than 20 years as I have a hiatus hernia and can confidently say the drug works. Simple as. Anxiety and depression is not and cannot be caused by a pump inhibitor such as omeprazole as it simply stops the production of acid. I would suggest to anyone who is depressed and anxious that the issues are not this drug but likely some other medication or personal issue."
- klejid
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 11, 2022
"I had the camera by mouth , told that I have small Hiatal Hernia, I've been taking lansoprazole for 20mg twice a day and was feeling so bad. I had nausea, muscle pain, headache, anxiety and after I told the doctor he told me to change for omeprazole which first days it was ok but after 1 week it start cause so bad anxiety, numbness on my foot, sweating all body it so horrible. It still doesn’t work and I still have the symptoms as before in stomach. I've been on PPI medication for 1 month nothing been change just getting worst"
More FAQ
- Can I take omeprazole in the morning and famotidine at night?
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- Betsy
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 12, 2019
"Dr. prescribed omeprazole 5 yrs. ago and I have tried 4 times to slowly taper off. Last time after 6 weeks got extremely ill felt like a heart attack. Had to go back on the omeprazole and the Dr. said I may never get off them. Talked to my pharmacist he said " Good luck I have been trying for 12 years to get off them" please don't even start them!"
- Shaggy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 21, 2018
"I was having terrible indigestion due to hiatal hernia, was prescribed this medication and got terrible side effects. I am having trouble paying attention and I often times forget what I’m saying in the middle of talking. I stoped taking it and I’m hoping these cognitive problems clear up cause it’s really troubling."
- Sindy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 9, 2021
"Was worse off. Doctors were surprised that it caused depression and pain. Subsequent review by other doctor identified that omeprazole depletes the magnesium levels and as a result one may experience depression. Since I've stopped taking it I do not feel that way. I now take digestive drops which help with the reflux. I understand that as we age our bodies may produce less acid which may lead to some of the same ailments. Digestive drops are to produce acid for digestion. I am pretty ok now but still have the hernia pain not indigestion"
- johnp...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 6, 2023
"If I could give this drug a 0 I absolutely would. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and GERD a little over 2 months ago when I went in for an upper endoscopy. I was prescribed 40mg of omeprazole to take daily. I took this medication for 2 months constantly and everything was great. My reflux was manageable and I had no side effects. I then went on a vacation and forgot my meds, so I went about 4 days without them. Again, I was fine for those 4 days, I just took antacids to help with my reflux. It was when I got back home and started taking it again is when the side effects came on. I took it for about 2 days and on the 3rd day I was just standing around when I felt like I was going to pass out. My heart was beating out of my chest and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I went to the ER, and they found nothing. I now feel constant anxiety/depression, stomach pain, nausea, muscle weakness and sweating/chills. I'm going to wean off and eventually stop it in hopes of feeling better."
- Justin
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 19, 2022
"I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia many months ago and my physician started me on this medication. Initially I was nauseated to the point of vomiting (dry heaving) every morning and sporadically throughout the day but now I’m mainly just nauseated in the morning and still nauseated throughout the day but with less intensity. This also may be due to the weight loss which has been approximately 30 pounds in five months. I have noticed that I have had a more difficult time with anxiety. I’m not sure if there’s a correlation. However I do know that I need to change some thing or potentially have surgery in the future as the quality of life is still unmanageable even with the medication and perhaps it is making my mental health problems worse. Overall I do not feel this medication has been beneficial"
- Alan
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 17, 2022
"Omeprazole did reduce and control heartburn symptoms very quickly, but the side effects that I suffered subsequently were eventually unacceptable, so I stopped taking the drug. These included constant feelings of anxiety, an arrhythmic heart beat, occasional dizziness. I changed my diet to reduce heartburn symptoms. Less fat, less bread, less sugar, less carbs generally. Smaller portions. More fruit and veg. Giving in to temptation usually ended with a need to take antacids."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 5, 2022
"Been taking this now for 34 years symptom and now a lot worse and I have just been told to increase med. This has not worked in constant pain, struggling to eat but due to COVID not able to get any help!"
- PGD
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 23, 2023
"Had chest pain and cardiac problems were ruled out. No reflux problems I was aware of. A barium swallow test revealed a slight Hiatal Hernia. Prescribed omeprazole 20mg one dose per day. After two days my mouth was acidic, with constant acid in the upper respiratory tract, including the eyes, throat, and nose. Breathing hurt, it felt as though I was drowning in acid. I stopped taking omeprazole after 4 days. The terrible symptoms have declined but have not gone 8 days post-stopping the medication. I won’t be taking PPIs for HH, and have an appointment with a consultant to discuss other options."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 17, 2020
"I take 40mg omeprazole daily, the reflux still exists never improved , while the acidity improve but once I finish the course it’s come back The doctor’s not stopping from prescribe me omeprazole but I decided I will not use it again even the dr tell me I have to take it for 2 months additional to previous month Also my WBC drop to 10 Range(21-40)"
- Anonymous
- January 12, 2021
"omeprazole does not work for Hiatal Hernia. I’ve tried them all (except for Protonix). The only one that works for me is Aciphex (rabeprazole)."
- rob
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 30, 2023
"I've had a really good experience over a course of 10 years. I've noticed that some comments aren't so good. HIV and/or gallbladder issues may be why others are not having a good experience."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 15, 2024
"Excellent results. Very satisfied! No heartburn at all, even taking this medication."
- Dorot...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 15, 2022
"Have been using this med for a year I have not seen any improvement, and it makes me sick every time I take it. The side effects are worst"
- Linda...
- September 1, 2022
"I have really bad symptoms from a hiatal hernia and esophagitis I take 80mg a day and still doesn't work that great I have no quality of life nauseated 24/7 and other horrible symptoms"
- anony...
- November 26, 2021
"I have been treated for mid level depression for years. I had no problem with this medication in this regard. It works OK. But just OK!"
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"DO NOT TAKE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!!!! I have lost 7 months of my life to this drug, I was at a loose end and wanted everything to be over!! I went from a man enjoying his life to a severely depressed and unhappy person. The omeprazole prescribed for my heartburn unknowing to me gave me crippling anxiety, depression, dizziness, brain fog, feeling like I was going to blackout constantly, helplessness, crying.. you name it!! I stopped the Omeprazole 4 days ago and wow I feel like a new man back to my old self! No depression, no anxiety... WOW!! Please avoid this awful drug at all costs!!!"