Omoperazole

Hi everyone . I maybe on the wrong site here as I’ve just seen it’s for ibs which I don’t have I just saw this discussion for Omeprazole. I have bee taking 1 for at least 8 years all no problem. Now my gp has said to take 2 once in the morning once at night . I’ve been on this new dose now for 1 week and I’m constantly feeling sick, very windy , cramps stomach and also my taste has altered so everything is either really bitter or really sweet. Anyone any experience of the same ?? Thanks Allan

[FRreedman]

It would be worthwhile contacting your GP to let them know about this new side effect. I was under the impression that a maintenance dose of Omeprazole was 20mg per day (1 pill). I know that for some causes an initial dose of 2x 20mg is prescribed, but the dose would normally be reduced after about two weeks.

[MissNyxiie]

I take 2 omeprazole in the morning have been for a couple months, i get bad nausea and cramps too. Hadnt thought of this causing it, just presume it's the ibs. It would be worth talking to your gp.

[Hidden in reply to MissNyxiie]

Hi thanks for that. I am going back to the go with this. As I’ve only started with these symptoms since they have upped my dose. I have to take one morning and one night now and I’ve had stomach ache and cramp since

[Lea66]

I’m on one pill a day for acid reflux, GERD, and have been for a number of years.

[weegmack]

Why did your doctor up your dosage? If it’s making you feel so bad, and you were coping fine before, just stop taking it and go back to one a day xx

[Carlettejaque]

I was on Omelrazole for a couple of years and it robbed me of my sense of taste. Over time it made my IBS much, much worse. It's not a nice drug. Switch to something else if you can.