OMEPRAZOLE Reviews (OMEPRAZOLE)

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OMEPRAZOLE  (OMEPRAZOLE):  Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.   FDA Approval Date: 2009-01-21 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  Gerd Caused severe neck and joint pain, trouble with swallowing food, and unpleasant cognitive symptoms. This stuff is horrible! It started out okay on day one and two, but by day five, my body was screaming at me to stop taking omeprazole due to side effects. F 56 5 days
40 mg 1X day
3/15/2021
 3  Gastritis Thought I was sailing through it, last night I had the worst nausea and watery diarrhoea- never had diarrhoea like it? Is this the medication? F 44 7 days
20mg 1X day
3/4/2021
 1  Cough sore throat heartburn Feeling sick, dizzy, stomach cramps, restless legsI I wont take again F 68 2 days
2omg 1X day
2/26/2021
 1  Acid indigestion Where do i begin! Red pink prick dots all over body, mad anxiety, white dots on lips, body jolts, trembling hand, random rashes when its sunny, yellow stools, yellow eyes (checked out liver all ok!) Bad sleep, depression, malaise. Taken this for 3 years and i only just discovered this was the limiting factor! Thought i was going mad but now i know. F 38 3 years
20mg 1X day
2/24/2021
 1  Gerd Hot flashes followed by chills and night sweats, irritable, back aches, bloating, loose bowels, excessive heartburn... lethargic.. Would not recommend this medication. F 56 0 weeks
20 1X day
2/20/2021
 1  Acid reflux Severe bloating, dizziness, lower and middle back pain, pain around my rib cage, pains in my joints. Painful skin. Extreme anxiety, constantly worried about having a serious illness. It literally has ruined me. M 49 30 days
20 MG 1X day
1/27/2021
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 1  GERD This stuff is horrible. Sure, it got rid of the heartburn issues I was having, but the side effects are horrific and scary. Even more scary is they don't include the litany of scary side effects. While on this retched drug, I had pain in my thighs, slightly swollen lower legs, increased blood pressure, tingling in my hands and feet, lethargic legs, water retention, and a painful right testicle. Of course, none of these side effects, which can be found online on sites like the Mayo Clinic, are mentioned on the packaging. So, while taking this dangerous drug, I was having these issues and not realizing it was the drug because these side effects weren't mentioned. I thought I was having some other type of horrible medical condition(s). Luckily, I realized all these conditions cropped up after I started the drug. Once stopped, my conditions all began to improve and go away. Beware of this cursed drug. It can screw you up big time. Never again. Do no take this drug unless you're willing to suffer the consequences. M 37 7 days
40mg 1X day
1/10/2021
 5  Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) None. Cured my gerd, no more burning pain in the sternum area (which was most likely caused by taking ibuprofen for too long). I not only felt physically and psychologically good but I also had more regular bowel movements with less cramping. M 48 28 days
20 MG 1X day
1/7/2021
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 3  Abdominal pain / GERD(?) Seems to be working for the abdominal pain but have now started to experience rib pains on both sides since day 11. Have been checked out by the doctor but no other issues with internal organs, etc. M 61 2 weeks
10mg 1X day
1/4/2021
 2  Acid reflux Anxiety pain in my joints feeling cold Omperazole makes you feel.ill F 53 5 days
40mg 2X day
1/4/2021
 1  Gastritis Immediately changed my ear pressure burning ears popping Throat sore extream nausea joint pain started on a Sunday from consultant telling me to use had to stop on day 4 I could not eat a thing and was literally on the floor Do not use wish I had known I knew now trying naturally through diet it was only mild gastritis I feel it worsened me and it has prob worsened my gastritis to chronic it's now 11days off it I'm so unwell still and now worried on how long will I start to feel better ears are still burning throat to ent are connected so my tummy feels terrible like it does not feel food nor hunger nor wanting anything I wake 4am every night since with this not getting better consultant on 15th jan to discuss Also I try gaviston same sort of effect must be me sensitive I'm not sure but I wish the gastritis I'd never took nothing All from hospital starting me on it I did nit know what it was F 54 4 days
20mg 1X day
1/4/2021
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 1  Ulcer Muscle fasciculations throughout body. Chronic tension in back and neck leading to right eye blurred vision. Weird costal muscle spasms making me feel as if I can't breathe, leading to chest palpitations. The feeling of a lump in my throat during these palpitations. Random nightly feeling of anxiety and fear of dying. All of these things can be related to the magnesium blocking from this medicine. I knew the risks and wish I had gone another route. After stopping for 36 hours, I've started noticing weakness in my legs, knees down. The Fasciculations have decreased, but I've also been eating high magnesium foods over the past 48 hours M 32 6 weeks
40 mg 1X day
1/3/2021
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 1  NSAIDs 10 years I was on 80mg a day sometimes taking 120mg cause of pain then got panic attacks depression and insane feeling cold all over my body with freezing cold hands and feet the depression and attacks went and even coldness went then comes back after two months now my stomach is back started to not be able to eat I was only on nexium for just less than three months how long did it take for symptoms to fully go when and how long did it take for last symptom to go stopped taking them on November 5th nearly two months ago I still have cold feet and hands after two months Still have cold hands and feet after two months off them M 41 12 weeks
80mg 1X day
1/1/2021
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 3  Gerd Bones break very easy! Since I started I have broken a leg,foot, arm, wrist and thumb. I wish I was told this would happen! Dr put me on this for life. M 63 8 days
40 mg 1X day
12/16/2020
 2  Stress induced gastritis Having never experience significant side effects from any medication, I noticed shortly after increasing the dose to twice a day (on GP advice) for a two week period, I developed concerning pain around my left rib cage radiating to my back. I became very lethargic, had a lot of aches and pains in my joints (found it difficult to get up, if sat in a position for a long time) became quite mentally foggy and had an urgency to urinate far more frequently than ever before - to a worrying level. I never associated it with the Omeprazole until I came across this website and was astonished to see such similar results. I thought I was developing a more concerning illness. I've since stopped taking it for 48 hours and whether it is psychosomatic or not, I have noticed a massive improvement. Significant reduction in pains and a much clearer head. I'm sure the Omeprazole may have assisted the stomach issues, but so surprised to have experienced these side effects (if that's what they are). I am now intending to reply on more natural remedies such as Slippery Elm drink, Honey, Turmeric and watching out for trigger foods such as chocolate, alcohol and cheese. M 51 6 weeks
20 2X day
12/11/2020
 1  Acid reflux It started out fine but after about 3weeks I started to have a lot of anxiety I was shaking inside and nervous for no reason. At first I didn't make the connection but then I tried to think of what the reason could be for the anxiety I looked at the reviews and realized that it was this medicine . I am not on any others meds I thought I was going crazy!! I have stopped taking it for about a week and the anxiety is getting better. I won't ever take it again! My husband has been taking it for years and he has had no bad reactions. It's not for everyone. F 67 0 months
20mg 1X day
12/11/2020
 1  Acid reflux Anxiety, insomnia, hot flashes at night, muscle twitching and ears ringing Worst meds ever! Its like torture. Im off cold turkey now for 23 days and im still feeling horrible with the side effects. How long is the recovery? Im doubling my vit b, vit d, magnesium, multivitamins to replenish lost vit & minerals. It literally ruined my gut M 37 14 days
20mg 1X day
12/4/2020
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 1  Possible Ulcer per Doctor. Neg H Py During day: Blurred vision, light sensitivity, stiff neck, left eye twitch At night: Extreme anxiety, unexplainable sense of impending doom, deep and true fear that I would die in my sleep. When husband asked what is wrong-I truly could not explain other than cry and answer "I don't know but something is really wrong". It was terrifying. Chills, panic, feeling of something stuck in throat or that I needed to belch and nothing happening. Feeling of not getting enough air even though I was breathing properly. Despair. Consider going to ER--but what could I tell them other than I was apparently losing my mind? Had been useless for 3 weeks due to probable ulcer diagnosed by teledoc (COVID times = no "in person" care). Tested neg for H. Pylori. After 1st dose of Omeprazole--huge change in that I was actually able to function. Still felt like my stomach was hard as a brick, but wow, I cleaned my whole house on day one after barely being able to get up off of the couch for weeks! As far as helping ulcer issues, Omeprazole did not "cure" me--but it made me very functional. However, THE SIDE EFFECTS FOR ME PERSONALLY ARE NOT WORTH THE BENEFITS. Please see issues I have listed above. I hope I have not done permanent damage to my body. I am glad it works for most people but I would much rather have stomach issues than the mind f*@$ I experienced from this drug. Note that this was only 2 days on the OTC version. This drug should come with a warning. F 40 2 days
OTC 20 mg 1X day
12/3/2020
 1  Acid reflux Extreme anxiety, feeling like I am going to die soon, panic attacks (at night especially), weight loss (10kgs in 5 weeks), palpitations sometimes, chest and arm pain on left side, brain fog, weakness and chills in legs and arms, dizziness, nausea, general fatigue, facial tingling and numbness, flatulence, joint pain (hip) after gentle walks, forgetfulness, fear of eating I have stopped cold turkey after having come across this review and the review for Protonix which I took as well. Took Omeprazole for 2 weeks, got these symptoms, told the doctor who just changed the medicine to be pantoprazol (protonix). The last 2.5 months or so have been the worst of my life so far, it has taken a toll on my family and work life too. Doctors thought I might need anti depressants given all the anxiety but after around a week or so of stopping these, I am starting to feel a bit better. So, I am not going to take anti anxiety related meds. It is a vicious cycle, PPIs cause depression and then you take depression meds that are difficult to stop! M 39 5 weeks
20MG 1X day
12/1/2020
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 3  Ibs I assume Headaches everyday, sleepy 24/7, ear congestion, stiff neck, blurry/foggy vision randomly. Faint & weak/jittery legs and arms if I don't eat every 3 hours. I could go hours without eating and not feel anything before I started taking this I recently started seeing a gastroenterologist for my ibs. I throw up when I eat foods that I'm sensitive to. I haven't tried eating anything that irritates my stomach to see if this helps or not but the side effects are eh. F 26 2 weeks
40 2X day
11/27/2020
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