Omeprazole Questions

Helicobacter Pylori Infection -how long should it take for Helicobacter Pylori Recovery?

Posted 15 May 2012 • 61 answers

I was diagnosed in April and treated with amoxicillin, clarithromycin and omeprazole for 7 days. 2 weeks after the treatment was over I had a stool antigen test to confirm eradication. It came back negative. It has been over a month since the treatment ended and everyone says I should be feeling... read more

What is the difference between Zantac and Omeprazole for GERD?

Posted 23 Jan 2013 • 9 answers

I took Omeprazole (generic for Prilosec) for 12 years when I found that I was having some horrible side affects such as Urinary Tract Infections, Sinus Infections, bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea in the morning, etc. I slowly stopped taking the above and am now on Zantac #150 each morning an... read more

Does omeprazole and nexium 40mg have the same ingredients. Nexium seems to work much better?

Posted 11 Feb 2014 • 6 answers

Have been on omeprazole for 1 1/2 months after being on nexium for a couple years and the feeling of a lump in my throat is back and I suffer from much gas. Can't afford nexium anymore due to 50% co-pay & mandatory 3 month renewals from mail order drug.With nexium I was symptom free almost... read more

Omeprazole - should I be taking zantac and prilosec both daily ?

Posted 1 Jan 2013 • 5 answers

I was prescribed zantac 150 mg twice daily , then was prescribed prilosec Dr 20mg once daily. I was never told to stop the first medication. Should I be taking both ?

How long before I feel relief while taking omeprazole?

Posted 8 Nov 2011 • 3 answers

After taking my first omeprazole, then eating breakfast, I experienced the same painful heartburn and sore stomach area. Does it take a while to work? If so, how long?

Can Omeprazole over the counter capsules cause high blood pressure?

Posted 4 Jan 2012 • 24 answers

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... read more

When is the best time to take Omeprazole?

Posted 27 Sep 2011 • 6 answers

when is the best time to take omeprazole 20 mg, i have acid in my stomach due to a medical condition i have for life Chilaiditi syndrome, and i have read that its best before food, but need to take 5am in the morning when i get up ( go to the loo) otherwise i vomit, i have to take two per day at... read more

What do you do when you get a *false positive on a drug test?

Posted 3 Nov 2011 • 5 answers

Who do you turn to??? I am going to nursing school to be an RN... Recently (last week) we had a drug test done, Mine came back positive for barbiterates! I have never in my life done any kind of drugs! What do i do!!! Who do i turn to!!! Someone PLEASE help! This is my life that is about to be... read more

When is the best time to take my omeprazole, before I eat or after a meal?

Posted 19 Apr 2013 • 1 answerFAQ by Drugs.com

Can a patient take Famotidine and omeprazole for reflux and heartburn or is it too much?

Posted 22 Aug 2011 • 3 answers

This person is taking famotidine 20mg plus omerprazole 20mg is it not applied for the same thing, heartburn or acid reflux

Omeprazole - Could this drug damage the kidney?

Posted 16 Dec 2012 • 4 answers

IS IT go through the kidney? I have high the caratinine, that is a hormone of the kidney, which is measure to verify if the kidney is working right.

Omeprazole - How long does it take for 20 mgs taken twice a day to leave you system?

Posted 20 Apr 2016 • 2 answers

I was taking 20 mgs for a month then doc suggested to double the med because I was still getting stomach pains. Gastro doc suggested I double the dose..taken 12 hours apart. I was slammed with all the major side effects. :( I have stopped all the med, but need to know how long it will take to clear... read more

If I slowly stop taking omeprazole, will I feel any side effects such as stomach cramps, leg cramps?

Posted 26 Aug 2012 • 4 answers

... constipation or diarrea? I am unable to get a prescription refill and am slowly trying to stop taking it

I am taking omeprazole 20mg can I take calcium carbonate 500mg safely?

Posted 28 Sep 2014 • 2 answers

I am taking omeprazole 20mg for acid reflux can I take calcium carbonate coated caplets safely without any side effects

How long does omeprazole take to work?

Posted 10 Feb 2013 • 2 answers

Ive got a 13 year old who was given this medication by a consultant. He has been suffering with really bad wind for 5 weeks and nightly stomach cramps. He has been taking one a day for 5 days with no change. He has been told to take it for 6 weeks. How long should i give if they are not working???... read more