I've never had high blood pressure in my life. I'm 48 years old. Today, I had my blood pressure checked and it's dangerously high. I just started taking Omeprazole over the counter capsules about a week ago. It's working well for my terrible heart burn, but I'll stop taking this if it could be the cause of todays high blood pressure results
Can Omeprazole over the counter capsules cause high blood pressure?
Question posted by Daera on 4 Jan 2012
Last updated on 24 November 2020 by MarkCuk
27 Answers
MarkCuk
24 Nov 2020
I started taking Omeprazole when Ranitidine went off the market. After about 10 days I started having vision problems, headaches, flushed itchy skin etc. Checked my B P and it was 168/72. Did not at first associate it with the Omeprazole. Also had diarrhea (I have IBS). After a few days I stopped taking Omeprazole and within about 3 days I was back to normal (apart from the diarrhea!).
Ultimately I tried three cycles of PPI's with Esomaprozole and Lansoprazole with breaks between (on my dwindling supply of Ranitidine) with the same results each time - fine for 7 to 10 days and then increasing symptoms of high BP including day long headaches.
Breebs
14 Aug 2019
I had same issue, stopping the medication, my bp return to normal
Rubear
20 July 2019
My blood pressure has always been low, around 115 / 65. I started taking Omeprazole some time ago. BP jumped to 155 / 90. Varied a lot, sometimes as low as 120 /80, but usually in the 155 / 90 range. I stopped taking Omeprazole a week ago and my BP dropped to 120 / 70. BTW, the reason that I stopped the PPI is because I stopped drinking coffee. My GERD symptoms completely went away. Caffeine can relax the LES.
Sdbingh1
5 Sep 2018
Does OTC Omeprazole cause high blood pressure
Fishgills
19 May 2018
I started taking omeprazole and within a few day my blood pressure was 180/90 . Then it was 165/85 . It stayed crazy high until I stopped taking it. Then It went down to 140/80 after two days of stopping. The doctor said that omeprazole must have been blocking the absorption of my blood pressure medication that I have been on for years. Doctor switched me to aciphex for acid reflux and my blood pressure is stable around 130/75
gillianRu
7 March 2018
I had a bit of a tummy problem three weeks ago, so took ranitidine 150mg. However on the following Monday saw my doctor, who took my BP told me it was fine and didn't need any meds, but she suggested I change from ranitidine to Omeprazole, which I did. Took my first 20 mg does on the Tuesday.suffered terrible indigestion and nausea. On the following week end I felt so I'll I thought I was dieing. Nausea, headaches, tummy pain, so bad doctor came out and I was transferred to hospital, my BP was reading 210/105. Put on intravenous Omeprazole, still feeling very nauseous, terrible bad headache,and a strange rash on my trunk. After several days, saw doctor and asked to be put on ranitidine. For a week, I had sickness (white foam), a feeling of not being able to get food or drink down, and waves of nausea. After a week of this I was given some anti sickness pills, my BP was over 200/over 100.
The sickness stopped, the waves of nausea stopped, and this morning, ten days after coming off Omeprazole, my BP is 130/79, no headache, no sickness, and the rash is now just dry skin. Nurse at clinic said she thought I had had a bad reaction to Omeprazole.
Miuaiga
9 July 2017
I began having elevated BP readings about 10 years ago. The readings weren't all that high and I discounted them to aging, menopause, sedentary lifestyle, etc. I began low dosages of spironolactone. About a year ago, after reading the growing number of serious concerns about long-term usage of Prilosec, I gradually weaned myself off of that med, which I had also begun taking about 10 years ago. Suddenly, I began have LOW BP readings and I did, often, feel dizzy and wrung out.
After a number of low BP readings over a few months, I reflected on what had changed in my life since these reduced readings had started. The only change was the cessation of the Prilosec. Now my BP readings at times are so low, they would almost be considered Low BP. I purchased a wifi enabled BP cuff with app, stopped taking the BP med a week ago and now have BP readings that are normal or somewhat low, routinely. I take my readings every few hours, to ensure I'm not missing anything. After a week's worth of readings, its clear I do not need the meds. I believe the Prilosec was responsible for the elevated readings since I had taken both for about the same time period and when I stopped the GERD med, the BP returned to normal. Anecdotal, but convincing for me. I'll share all of this with my doc tomorrow.
bobbieroland
22 March 2017
Daera, it is funny that you made that statement. I actually sincerely believe omprazole has effected my BP also. I was told a while back by other medical professionals that antacids do effect BP. However, I am convinced now. While different people have different reactions, I too understand exactly where you coming from.
Pocogirl
29 June 2013
Been taking it for years never had high blood pressure,I would look elsewhere
edhensley
27 June 2013
YES, based upon my anecdotal evidence, Prilosec can cause high blood pressure. I went on Prilosec two years ago. Heartburn was gone and no obvious health effects. In 2012 I had my blood pressure checked after picking up my packet to run in a marathon - 165 over 90. Never had I had anything like this. I did not run the marathon. Blood pressure stayed high (140-165 over 85 - 95) for months. Then one of my 14-day cycles of Prilosec ended. I kept forgetting to get Prilosec at the store. About 2 weeks after stopping Prilosec, my blood pressure was 120 over 75, something it had not been in over a year. I am thoroughly convinced that in my case, Prilosec led to high blood pressure.
erin888mac
17 Nov 2016
I realize my response is to an old post, however, I feel it is important to share my omeprazole experience. I took omeprazole for 18 months. My dosage was 40 mg. a day. My blood pressure was horrible!!! I have NEVER had high blood pressure... EVER. I went to the doctor completely unaware that my b\p was elevated. He was alarmed. I started doing some on-line research and discovered that high blood pressure is, indeed, a rare side effect of omeprazole. I went off of it immediately. It took two weeks but my blood pressure started to return to normal. Today's reading is: 121 over 75. So, be aware that high blood pressure, indded, is a side effect of omeprazole! Tums for me!
gerritwer
29 March 2013
Hi!I'm taking Omez for 5years!no increase though in bloodpressure!BUT
I did some research for myself and came to the realization that this medication doesn't interact so well with some of my other meds infact all of my meds R not very friendly with each other!mentioned medic clash with Neuronton infact it contribute to my futher Neuropathy,I only find this out now that I have this severe Neuropathy,So Guys!yes I try t wean me!wow did I got the fright of my life!I was totally burnedup!so I'm also at the fourway stop now!Because all my meds doesn't interact positivly with each other!I hope I can get some help here!
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Gerritwer
Inactive
18 Dec 2012
Omeprazole and other antacids block absorbtion of other meds taken too closely in time. Therefore, any other meds you might be on could be the cause of the spike. e.g., if you normally use blood pressure meds, and then you add an antacid at the same time, your BP med may not be properly absorbed, and so, less effective.
I take an antacid occasionally, being sure not to take it within two hours, before and after, of taking any other meds.
This site has an interactions checker, which can provide interesting and important information, to help you to work with your doctor(s) in forming a treatment plan for you.
jrlarryk
13 Dec 2012
WebMD can be very helpful when it comes to study results, drug interactions, etc. It doesn't replace a real doctor, but it can give you some info to work with.
jmegirl74
18 Aug 2012
my husband,mother&father in-law all take it and none have had blood pressure problems due to this med.good luck and i hope you get everything fiured out!
hywd53
13 Aug 2012
no I am taking the same meds and it does not rise my pressure . It summer what food are you eating with salt on it
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