Why ZEGERID* (Omeprazole; sodium bicarbonate ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of ZEGERID: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.95)
(based on 19 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** ZEGERID
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gastrooesophageal reflux disease* | 6 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of ZEGERID **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dizziness* | 5 |
| 2 | Headache* | 4 |
| 3 | Burning sensation | 4 |
| 4 | Chest pain | 3 |
| 5 | Vomiting | 2 |
| 6 | Depression | 2 |
| 7 | Abdominal pain upper | 2 |
| 8 | Nausea* | 2 |
| 9 | Adverse drug reaction | 2 |
| 10 | Diarrhoea* | 2 |
| 11 | Throat tightness | 1 |
| 12 | Chest discomfort | 1 |
| 13 | Chills | 1 |
| 14 | Increased appetite | 1 |
| 15 | Abdominal discomfort | 1 |
| 16 | Irritability | 1 |
| 17 | Blood pressure increased | 1 |
| 18 | Pain* | 1 |
| 19 | Lactose intolerance | 1 |
| 20 | Weight decreased | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ZEGERID
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Omeprazole; sodium bicarbonate (Zegerid)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com