omeprazole side effects

[Jedieboy]

I have started taking omeprazole 20mg 5 days ago have have been feeling nausea and burping a lot especially in the morning its cured any acid problem can anyone help?

[PMRPete]

All PPI's (prazole's) are likely to cause the problems you have, sometimes changing to an alternative one can improve things. Consult your GP

[Jedieboy in reply to PMRPete]

I have also tried Lansoprazole 30mg but made me feel worst.i was wondering maybe if i take with a large meal or every other day might help.

[PMRPete in reply to Jedieboy]

Ask your GP to change to an H2 blocker.

"H2 blockers are a group of medicines that reduce the amount of acid produced by the cells in the lining of the stomach. They are also called 'histamine H2-receptor antagonists' but are commonly called H2 blockers. They include cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine and ranitidine, and have various different brand names."

[Jedieboy in reply to PMRPete]

I was taking zantac for 1 month but the doctor says I have to wean myself of ppis as there very strong,she told me to stay on a ppi for a month and then go down to 10 mg for another month,ive been on them 4 months on and off

[Shancock]

Ranitidine is an H2 blocker not a PPI and generally has less side effects. I take Esomeprazole but am going to ask to change to Ranitidine.

[andyrrc]

I actually take it because of the conditions you mention.

I had a colon infection when I was in Moscow which caused gas to build up to the extent that they had to rush me to hospital to get it out.

I guess it really depends on the person for me any down sides are far outwayed by the benefits

[shadow4me]

I had tried most off the ppis in the end i stopped taking them and take the good old Gaviscon i felt worse taking these pills xx

[Ergendl]

I took ranitidine for years until it stopped working. Now I'm on omeprazole and have no problems. I take it as advised, first thing in the morning, about half an hour before eating.

[starskyd]

Im on them too. Certainly helped my Gadtric Reflux but burping much more.. Guess thats good though!

[D1a2]

I have to take them, and have done for many years now, started on 10mg but put up to 20mg a few months ago. I find that taking them with/just after food (breakfast) and a glass of water helps.

[Jedieboy]

Can starting omprazoine do anything to a white blood count as mine was took and doctor is looking it again in 2 weeks.I dont no weather to worry or not