Omeprazole is a drug used to treat conditions such as ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article explains how this prescription medicine works to reduce acid in the stomach and discusses its uses and potential side effects.
In the case of omeprazole, side effects that may occur include things such as headaches and diarrhea. This eMedTV article discusses some of the possible side effects and explains which ones you should report to your healthcare provider right away.
This eMedTV segment explains how omeprazole is approved for use in treating things such as gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease. This page also discusses other conditions omeprazole is used for in children, as well as an off-label use.
As this eMedTV page explains, there are several factors that may affect your dosage of omeprazole, such as age, other medical conditions you have, and other drugs you are taking. This page also describes omeprazole dosing guidelines for other conditions.
For people taking omeprazole, drug interactions may occur with medicines such as Celexa and Valium. This eMedTV page explains other possible drug interactions with omeprazole and describes how these interactions can increase your risk of side effects.
As outlined in this eMedTV resource, precautions and warnings with omeprazole include things such as the safety of taking the drug when pregnant or breastfeeding. This page also discusses what to tell your healthcare provider before taking omeprazole.
