How do I know if the severe joint pain is from the omeprazole or not? is the side affect reversible?
Is Omeprazole known for giving Very severe joint pain??
Question posted by John Corso on 9 July 2016
Last updated on 19 July 2016
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PoppyNidaba
11 July 2016
No, it is not. It has been linked with increased risk of osteoporosis, but not joint pain... it is generally prescribed as a gastric resistant tablet/capsule in conjunction with drugs which are used for joint pain and inflammation, which are notorious for causing stomach ulceration and other GI side effects - the most gentle of these is naproxen. These NSAIDs have also been linked with increased instance of sudden myocardial infarction, particularly ibuprofen, one of the weakest if the group.
Because of the report highlighting increased osteoporosis risk (85% female, 15% male sufferers) it is now preferred to prescribe Lansoprazole instead.
But I have checked several websites and the BNF, and can find not a single instance of omeprazole actually CAUSING any further joint pain.
ruby2oozdy
18 July 2016
NOTE: NSAIDS can cause kidney failure. I wish I'd known this before I started taking Naprosyn in the '90s. I took it for 7 yrs and now I have chronic kidney failure.
PoppyNidaba
19 July 2016
I just checked the PIL and yes, it does say, under 'Inform your doctor if... ' that you should tell her/him if you have ANY history of renal problems.
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