Omeprazole and Panic Attacks: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Tri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 15, 2021

For GERD "I started taking omeprazole 5 years ago for my GERD symptoms. Let me start with saying this drug is very effective at stopping heartburn. You take it once a day in the morning, and wham, heartburn gone. I was prescribed the 20 mg delayed-release pills. I took them almost every day for 5 years. However, over a period of time, I started to develop daily anxiety, brain fog, difficulty keeping my eyes focused on one thing, and mood swings. My mental quality of life really took a nosedive. I even had several panic attacks over the years. It never occurred to me that my heartburn medication could be causing these symptoms. So I tried everything... magnesium, CBD, exercise, getting good sleep, changing my diet, nootropics, went to a therapist, etc. My anxiety was the worst symptom. I was worried about driving my car, my daily activities at work, even going to the grocery store! I stopped taking this drug, and it is all slowly going away. Save yourself 5 years by not taking this drug!"

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2017

For GERD "Please read my review, it may help you. I was on ranitidine 150 mg x 2 per day for four months that failed to work. It was the most awful drug I think anyone could have taken. At first, my acid reflux at the time was so bad it was giving me sinusitis, panic attacks, sweaty palms, headaches, heart palpitations. When someone says acid reflux does not give you the above, they are talking rubbish, it does, and here's how I know. Ranitidine gave me insomnia and anxiety, it was evil, to put it politely. In desperation, I went to A&E and to the walk-in clinic. They said I must have a problem with my heart as it was beating so fast. Omeprazole works, and the best brand is LORAC, it is blue and white. Google it and specifically ask for it. xx"

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2019

For Indigestion "I've had heartburn for a while now that I'm 43 years old. Nothing serious, but it doesn't look nice. I'm originally from Russia, so I hoped that amazing American doctors with high salaries and exorbitantly priced pills would definitely solve the minor condition problem. Not at all! The second day of omeprazole, I felt more nervous than usual, but I thought it was just one of those days. Second day - sweating, panic attack, and almost burst into tears in a restaurant over bad American sushi. Could be funny, but third day - cooking dinner in the kitchen and crying! That all is not typical for me. I'm grateful for this site because I can repeat after one of the reviewers here - THIS IS POISON. I'm off omeprazole and not going back to the primary care physician who prescribed it. We paid $7 and insurance $100 for this garbage!"

• dxb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2022

For GERD "Was prescribed 40 mg of Omeprazole for 'possible' GERD. A few hours after the first dose, I felt hot flashes. Over the next few days, the hot flashes/face flushing with tingles and sweats ramped up, followed by severe anxiety. On day 4, I had a massive panic attack out of nowhere that lasted 2 hours. I normally don't get anxious, so this feeling was definitely not me. By day 5, I was having anxiety, panic attacks, sweats, hot flashes with face tingles, but add in complete loss of appetite and bad insomnia with night sweats. I really thought something very serious was going on with me. I went to the emergency room, and they ran several tests that all came back fine?!? They said it was general anxiety disorder. A week before I consumed this poison, I was a totally normal happy person. I took it for 3 more days, not making a connection until I Googled Omeprazole and was blown away by all the people having very similar reactions. I have been off it a week. Anxiety has subsided, but symptoms still remain."

• SLa...
• July 5, 2021

For Gastritis/Duodenitis "I had severe nausea and hunger pains, started taking Prilosec OTC, began to slowly help, and my stool became a little off. The doctor said gastritis/GERD, 40 mg omeprazole prescription, 30 days' worth. Within a couple of days, it went downhill, every trip to the bathroom was terrifying, had strange-colored stool, strange texture, was so much undigested food and mucus I thought I had something else and was dying. Not to mention the anxiety this medicine gave me was horrifying, would have insane panic attacks before bed, and every time the side effects hit, I would nearly have a stroke, my heart was racing so fast with nervousness. Various places in my stomach would burn and throb at various times, pain in my lower right abdomen and behind my ribs. I would have a sharp pain through my ribs and back that felt like all my organs were being destroyed right in front of me."

• Sil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2022

"I saw a GP because I was worried about shortness of breath and a sensation of a lump in my throat. Based purely on this, I was prescribed omeprazole. Worst thing I have ever done. A few days on omeprazole, I developed severe reflux, heartburn, and a throat red raw burnt by the acid coming up at night. Saw another GP who switched me to pantoprazole 40 mg (to treat the symptoms I believe were caused by omeprazole). After a few days, my throat was so burnt I thought I had throat cancer. Saw another different GP who upped my pantoprazole to 80 mg and recommended a FODMAP diet. Heartburn is improved, providing I eat a bland diet (potato, bread, more potato, more bread...), but I am unable to lay down to sleep as the acid comes prickling up. Abdominal pain and tingling. Heart palpitations. Extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I'm living in a nightmare because of omeprazole. I truly believe I should never have been given it. Going back to GP to beg for a referral to a specialist."

• KaR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2021

For Gastritis/Duodenitis "I was prescribed this drug by an NP to treat gastritis, at 20 mg daily for 30 days. I had been diagnosed with gastritis before and was told to take Pepcid daily, and I had no issues with that. The NP told me the only side effect I might experience taking omeprazole was diarrhea. In reality, what I experienced was a massive increase in anxiety, depression, and nightly panic attacks. My resting heart rate has gone up about 20 bpm after taking omeprazole for just 20 days. I am unable to fall asleep until well into the morning, so only 3-5 hours per night. I have had anxiety and depression for years, but never as intensely as it is now. I did not consider that the omeprazole was the cause of it! I started a new anxiety medication a little over a month ago and blamed it on my body adjusting to that. After reading these reviews, I am almost certain the mood and sleep disturbances I am experiencing are due to taking omeprazole. The acid in my stomach is reduced, but that could be my change in diet."

• Kat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 12, 2022

For GERD "Started a PPI in 2014. Was misdiagnosed, then had wrong meds for misdiagnosis. Then put on omeprazole in 2016 for the GERD and hiatal hernia. I also take Klonopin. But the side effects of the omeprazole are anxiety, panic, unable to sleep, don't want to be around people. Feel terrible all the time. Sometimes, it feels like my stomach is pushing my ribs through my skin. I'm still looking for help in getting off these meds and taking my life back. The last 8 years have been awful! Do not take this rubbish!!!!! Does anyone have the answer? I really need help, and trust no doctors at this time of COVID, and going for tests at any hospital."

• Daw...
• November 13, 2019

For Indigestion "Omeprazole are terrible tablets. I’ve been taking it a few years, had to have an x-ray on my hips, and been told I have arthritis of the apex, pelvis, and spine, then, and of the bones, all down to this horrible tablet. Now started to have panic attacks, feeling dizzy and nausea. Would never take again, sticking to Andrews and Gaviscon."

• TyN...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2023

For GERD "Omeprazole messed with me mentally. I was having panic attacks, delusions, and hallucinations, and I have no family history of any of this stuff. The worst mental headspaces I have ever been in."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 31, 2021

For GERD "Didn't help acid reflux. Severe anxiety, panic attacks."