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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After Taking Omeprazole?

Yes, Hi.....I just started using Omeprazole as prescribed by my GP for acid reflux even though I don t get the heartburn.....I just belch a lot....left with sometimes what feels like a lump in my throat and shortness of breath....I had an EKG, stool panels, and blood work done and everything was negative....I am on 20 mg of delayed release tablets twice a day while eating small bland meals.....my question is this.....how long does it normally take to feel relief....the morning is the worse when I get up.....It takes me a good hour before I start to feel a little better which is usually after I eat breakfast....the burping has definitely improved by I still don t feel 100% and I was wondering can the Omeprazole take time.......today makes two full days I have taken Omeprazole.
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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Hello
As you mentioned that you are having acid reflux and prescribed omeprazole 20 mg twice a day ( proton pump inhibitors ) , some what improvement is there in burping i.e. drug is acting.
Sometimes few doctor advise 120 mg daily for 4-8 weeks ( written in drug index book page no.13 vol.14 No,4, 2011).
So need not to worry , you can increase the dose of omeprazole .
These measures also may be useful for you.
Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. it also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2-3 hours before you lie down. To help control stomach acid one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or pizza , burger sweets , spicy or greasy foods .
Overeating on the name of healthy food is also responsible for acid reflux.
Tension and anxiety are other reasons for acid reflux.
So in your case take omeprazole till you get complete relief.
However , within next 10 day , decrease the dose from twice in day to once ion day on empty stomach .
Hope this will be useful for you.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After Taking Omeprazole?

Hello As you mentioned that you are having acid reflux and prescribed omeprazole 20 mg twice a day ( proton pump inhibitors ) , some what improvement is there in burping i.e. drug is acting. Sometimes few doctor advise 120 mg daily for 4-8 weeks ( written in drug index book page no.13 vol.14 No,4, 2011). So need not to worry , you can increase the dose of omeprazole . These measures also may be useful for you. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. it also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2-3 hours before you lie down. To help control stomach acid one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or pizza , burger sweets , spicy or greasy foods . Overeating on the name of healthy food is also responsible for acid reflux. Tension and anxiety are other reasons for acid reflux. So in your case take omeprazole till you get complete relief. However , within next 10 day , decrease the dose from twice in day to once ion day on empty stomach . Hope this will be useful for you.