This medication may cause diarrhea, constipation, stomach ache, nausea, gas, loss of appetite, headache or dizziness the first few days as your body adjusts to it.

If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.

Unlikely but tell your doctor if you develop back or joint pain, nervousness, sleep disturbances, cough, chest pain, unusual thirst, change in amount of urine or vision changes.

This medication may rarely cause loss of hair, ringing in the ears, swelling of stomach or fatigue.

In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. .

Precautions:

Before using this medication tell your doctor your medical history especially of liver or kidney disease or of any drug allergies.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.

Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.

Because of the potential for adverse effects for the infant, breast-feeding is not recommended while taking this drug.

Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before breast-feeding.

The elderly may be especially sensitive to this drug.

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Generic Name: Omeprazole

Dependency development? - No

Uses

- Treats gastroesophageal reflux (splashing of stomach acid from the stomach up onto the lower end of the esophagus).

- Treats peptic ulcer in the stomach and duodenum.

- Treats any disorder associated with excess production of stomach acid.

Interaction With Other Substances;

Alcohol:
Decreased omeprazole effect.

Beverages:
Caffeine drinks. Decreased omeprazole effect.

Cocaine:
None expected.

Foods:
Spicy or highly seasoned. Decreased omeprazole effect.

Marijuana:
None expected.

Tobacco:
Decreased omeprazole effect.

Interaction With Other Drugs;

Anticoagulants (warfarin, coumadin, indandione derivatives)
Increased anticoagulant effect. May require dosage adjustment.

Diazepam
Delayed excretion and therefore increased concentration of diazepam.

Phenytoin Delayed excretion and therefore increased concentration of omeprazole.

Overdose

Symptoms:
Severe drowsiness, seizures, breathing difficulty, decreased body temperature.

What To Do:

- Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
- See EMERGENCY Information..

After:

Life-threatening:
In case of overdose, see Overdose section.

Common:
Abdominal pain, itching skin. Discontinue. Call doctor right away.

Infrequent:
Muscle pain; dizziness, headache, drowsiness; chest pain, diarrhea, gaseousness.
Discontinue. Call doctor right away.

Rare:
Weakness or unusual tiredness, sore throat, fever sores on mouth, unusual bleeding or bruising, cloudy urine, difficult or painful urination. Discontinue. Call doctor right away.

THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DRUG.

Natural therapy, remedy;

Anti-ulcer Cereal

Convalescence, Digestive Weakness, Ulcers, Debility, Emaciation

2 tsp. Slippery Elm powder
1/2 tsp. Licorice powder
1/4 tsp. Ginger powder
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1 dried papaya spear, chopped
1/2 cup rolled Oats (not quick )
11/4 cups water

water and the oats in a small pot and boil.low the heat and add the remaining
ingredients, including the papaya spear. let simmer 15-20
minutes.Eat as often as desired.