Are you a Doctor?  |   Sign-In  |   Sign-up   
Ask a Doctor app on Android
Get your Health question answered in 3 easy steps
Ask a Doctor Now
167 Doctors are Online

topicLogo Omeprazole

Omeprazole ( INN ) () (Prilosec and generics) is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia , peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD), laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome . Omeprazole is one of the most widely prescribed drugs internationally and is available over the counter in some countries.
64 Premium Questions
102 Online Doctor Chat
142 Public Forum Questions

Premium Questions (64)

Severe constant heartburn. Taking prilosec, drinking vinegar in vain. Causes for heartburn?
All of a sudden my daughter and I have constant unrelenting heartburn. We have tried Prilosec, drinking vinegar, etc. This has come on all of a sudden and my husband is not experiencing it. We live in the country, and heat with natural gas...
Answered by Dr. Mohammed Tauseef, General & Family Physician
I have a burning sensation in stomach for 3 weeks. Taking Prilosec with no relief. What is wrong with me
I have a burning sensation in stomach for 3 weeks. Taking Prilosec with no relief what is wrong with me
Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja, Gastroenterologist, Surgical
Is it ok to take nortriptyline while trying to conceive?
My husband is taking nortriptyline (50mg once a day) for some stomach spasms (supposedly a form of IBS). He's always been in good health (he's 35) and this is the first health issue he's ever really had. My question is: we are trying to get...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Missed period, negative pregnancy test, abdominal cramps associated with BM. Have acid reflux
I have missed a period this month. X2 home pregnancy tests -negative. Noticed a right lower quadrant pain on palpation this morning. Otherwise a dull ache/no discomfort. No blood loss/spotting noticed. Yesterday morning I experienced episodes...
Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu, General & Family Physician
Back pain, breathing problems, taken Prilosec. Had acid reflux, H.pylori test done. Should I see a doctor?
I have a pain in my mid upper left back area, about the same level as the bottom of the rib cage but pain is all the way in my back. Im a big guy and It hurts when i breathe in and it is very sensitive and i cannot...
Answered by Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S, Gastroenterologist
Can I take Omeprazole 20mg and Oyelitepro together?
can drink omeprazole 20mg and drink oxyelitepro
Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha, Internal Medicine Specialist
Is pain in lower neck any side effect or allergy to Clarithromycin and methylprednisolone ?
I have been taking omeprazole for 2 weeks now. Just started Clarithromycin on Friday night and Methylprednisolone on Saturday morning. I can breathe fine, but my throat feels a little swollen and I have some modest pain in my lower neck (related...
Answered by Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Constant sore throat, swollen neck. History of hiatus hernia, severe IBS, reflux of regurgitation. Solution ?
hello I am 49 year old female who has an ongoing history of stomach problems.I have haetus hernia ,severe reflux with regurgitation at night (40mg omeprazole daily for the last 8 years)severe ibs /ongoing stomach pains especially upper stomach...
Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu, General & Family Physician
Diagnosed with IBS. Taking spectrum digestive enzyme supplement but gas is still present. Can gastroenterologist be wrong?
Hello, My doctor has diagnosed me with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I am just looking for a second opinion on it. I went to a gastroenterologist a little over 2 years ago, because of frequent stomach and lower abdominal aches. They were mostly...
Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja, Gastroenterologist, Surgical
Stomach cancer, ulcers, gastric mucosal abnormality, H Pylori. Medication ?
1)I had T1A stomach cancer removed on march this year. I have a gastritis and ulcer and took the Prilosec from last October to end of MAY this year, however my gastritis does not improve at all. I am 68, I am pretty sure I do not have enough...
Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga, Hematologist
View more

Online Doctor Chat (102) - Omeprazole

Repeated vomitings
User : hI who is there Doctor : Hi Doctor : Doctor : How can I help you?' User : sir I'm having vomitings Doctor : Ok since when do you have the problem?\ User : I threw up thee times since last one hr User : tell me OTC med User...
Answered by
Taking naturogest 200mg for conception, trying to conceive, follicle not formed, feeling dizzy in the middle of the night,
User : hello Doctor : Hello, Doctor : how are you and how may I help you? User : I am doing good thank you. I have some query on a gyneac medicine that i am taking Doctor : ok sure Doctor : happy to help User : my doc had advised me to take...
Answered by
Contraction kind of pain in stomach
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : Hi doctor. I have been having stomach pain for hours. My doc wont call me back and I am snowed in. Doctor : Ok Doctor : Where is the pain mainly? Doctor : Upper or lower abdomen? Doctor...
Answered by
Pain and burning sensation in the abdomen
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can i help you? User : i have sharp pain in my abdoman what is wrong? Doctor : May i know your age and gender? User : 18 and female Doctor : Since when are you having the pain? User : since saturday Doctor :...
Answered by
Digestive disorders, Blood in vomitting
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : Hi there, what is ur specialty? Doctor : I am expert in Adult and Sexual medicine User : okay, great.... User : okay, here is my queion User : threw up a few times today (long story, the...
Answered by
View more

Public Forum (142) - Omeprazole

3 Answers
Problem of stomach burning on the upper left under my chest
ok so dont know whats wrong my stomach s been burning a whole lot the upper left under my chest .im only 13 and i think it could be from all thee hot chips but i stopped eating them recently now it maybe be mcdonals or etc. ot also burns with pop and even welchs white grape juice.also t tends to make me very sleepy often. and no i am not...
1 Answer
Should I continue taking omeprazole and bismuth pills as the color of my stool has turned dark ?
hello i use for 5 days omeprazole and bismuth pills . Stool color is dark Should I continue taking the pills or could be a warning thank you
Increase in stools frequency, burning abdomen, excessive flatulence. Temporary relief with Buscopan, Unienzyme, Flagyl. Advise?
Sir, frequency of stools increased from 2 to 3 times in a day. Burning in the upper obdomen. pain in the left side lower obdomen. farting with a stinking smell. Was prescribed Buscopan, unienzyme, omeprazole . Had temporary relief . Subsequently, was prescribed Flagyl 3 times a day for 5 days. I had relief for 1 week and again the symptoms have...
On omeprazole, ranitidine, pepto bismol. On dialysis. Lost kidney to cancer. Worry?
my stomach has been bothering me lately my primary DR. has me on omeprazole 20mg Iv I have been taking that for years. I seen Him yesterday And he Told me to take 300mgs. of Ranitidine at bed time and pepto bismol 15 mins. before meals.I am on dialysis 3 times a week And lost a kidney to cancer last year do i have anything to wory about with...
What are the side effects of rcinex ?
what are the side effects of rcinex , sometimes blood is coming in stool . is it serious, due to gasric i am taking Ranitidine 150 mg. before taking Rcinex and any side effect
1 Answer
I am 7months pregnant and having weird chest pains
It usually starts at nite. pain starts in whole chest then radiates up my neck and to the side of my head it is bad enough that I quit breathing in an attempt to ease the discomfort for a second.I have had an ekg ,a stress test. both came up neg. for anything.Anyone have an idea what is goin on with me ? ok doc has already checked me for gerd...
1 Answer
My chest feels like there is pressure on it. Is it heart attack?
My chest feels like there is pressure on it that is not relieved by the way I stand, sit, or lie down. I get this weird tingly feeling going up my neck into my lower jaw that comes and goes. At times I feel like I m going to vomit , but I m not sick on my stomach. I have been taking Nexium in case it is just indigestion . It hasn t helped. This...
1 Answer
Is there any side effect of taking crixan 500 mg, amoxicillin capsul 500 mg together with milosec omeprazole 20mg ?
yesterday I go throught endoscopy for gastrocopy and colonoscopy due to my gastric and bowel problem.the result showing that it is normal and only infected by H pylori bacteria in my stomach,the doctor give me crixan 500 mg, amoxicillin capsul 500 mg together with milosec omeprazole 20mg. can i took all together the medicine and how long i...
Stomach discomfort on lying down, bubbling sound. Taking protonix, diovan. Treatment?
I am a female 45 yrs old and for the past month or so, I have stomach discomfort when I lay down. It does not bother me during the day. If I lay on my left side, it does not hurt as bad. I do have a lot of bubbly sounds and gas. I take Protonix and Diovan. Been on Protonix about 3 yrs. Can you please help me understand whats going on?
1 Answer
Can omeprazole be used to induce an abortion ?
how can someone use omeprazole to induce abortion?
View more
All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. You should always speak with your doctor before you follow anything that you read on this website. Any health question asked on this site will be visible to the people who browse this site. Hence, the user assumes the responsibility not to divulge any personally identifiable information in the question. Use of this site is subject to our Terms & Conditions
What people are searching on Healthcaremagic
Online Doctor Online Medical Advice Can a UTI result in bumps around the genital area? Had a pap smear same day. Related? Bruised temple, has caused numbness in that area. Serious? Experiencing testicular pain, no lumps, fluctuating, discomfort when standing. What could be wrong? Loss of balance while walking, sinus pressure, anxiety, tingling in legs and hands. Due to sinus... Have cold, sharp pain in shoulders, clear phlegm, constant chest pain, pinching sensation in left... Running nose, has eczema, sore throat. On tylenol, amoxicillin. Is it an allergy from medicines... Painful red sore on the buttocks, fever. Chances of MRSA? Bad odor from the anal region after exercise. Reasons? Pain and swelling in the vagina. Causes and treatment? MRI report showing signal abnormality in periventricular white matter, chances of ischemic... Taken combiflam for toothache. Lactating mother. Is it dangerous for the baby? Weight loss without change in life style or eating habits. Causes? Bleeding from the healing scar of the C-section. What to do? Masturbating a long time after an erection can result in problem? 4 year old with blood in stool and bleeding from anus. No constipation. Treatment? Hyperactive child with hallucinations. Is it Pediatric schizophrenia? No periods for three months, not pregnant. Causes? Swollen eye after hair transplantation. Taking Tylenol. Need further medication? Recurring white ring like rash on the penis in winter. Tried Triamcinolone acetonide. Should I... Masturbation with sock, chlamydia infection, cured. Can infection recur on using same sock? Swollen knees and itchy rashes on elbows and forearms.What are the findings and required treatment? Brownish discharge with foul smell form the ear. Tubes in the ear in the past. Need to get checked? Fatigue, tremors in the hand. What is wrong? Feeling nervous and irritable Ankle severely sprained, torn on the left front of the left ankle, sensation, pain. Is there a... Reddish spots on the legs, pain and swelling on the veins. Poor blood circulation in the leg.... Frontal headaches, heaviness. Clipped vessels at the back of the eye. Swelling between the eyes after trauma to the nose. Swelling and bruise. Treatment? Pain in the testicles. Any natural cure? Pus filled spot on the gum recurring. Reason? 2 year old with diaper rashes. Reddish dots on the buttocks spreading. Any help? Pregnant with hemorrhoids. Itchy painful rectum. Is it normal in pregnancy? Infant with bilateral hydronephrosis. Frequent urinary infections. High urea levels in the blood,... Having pain in the jaw, chest tightness. Have allergies, CHF, mitral regurgitation. No problem... Pimples after using acutane contraceptive pills. Changed the tooth paste. Is that the reason? Itching in the upper thighs and abdomen. Took medication. Reddish blisters turning to raised... Left knee i badly bruised and is oozing puss.what dose it indicate? Fever, diarrhea with mucus and blood. Need to get checked? Loss of appetite, fever and phlegm formation after taking medication due to cataract surgery.... Severe itching and bumps on the body. Could this be related to food? Blood in stool, stomach cramps, constipation. Taking laxative. Advice?