People must stop taking omeprazole if they develop this. Some researchers have linked PPIs, including omeprazole, to Clostridium difficile diarrhea. This condition is a serious bacterial infection that can lead to hospitalization and be fatal.
Some studies report that PPIs may increase the risk of bone fractures. Healthcare providers should therefore prescribe the lowest effective dosage and limit its use to the shortest possible duration. People taking omeprazole for long periods of time may become deficient in some vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B and magnesium.
Some drugs may interact with omeprazole. People should tell their doctor which medications they are already taking. Omeprazole may interfere with the action of some antiretroviral drugs. However, researchers have not consistently reported this effect. Doctors should closely monitor people taking antiretroviral drugs and omeprazole together to ensure that the combination is safe.
However, people should not use rilpivirine and rilpivirine-containing antiretrovirals at the same time as taking omeprazole. People taking warfarin to prevent blood clots should use omeprazole with caution because the combination can increase their risk of bleeding.
They may need more frequent blood testing to make sure that the dosage of warfarin is appropriate. Some doctors have reported higher methotrexate levels in people taking high dose methotrexate with omeprazole.
These people must provide frequent blood samples so that their doctors can detect rising levels. Also, some researchers have suggested that omeprazole interacts with clopidogrel. Taking a high dosage of omeprazole can reduce the levels of clopidogrel in the blood, putting people at risk of blood clots. People taking phenytoin or digoxin and omeprazole together may be at risk of toxicity.
Doctors will monitor blood samples of phenytoin or digoxin closely when both drugs are required. Some drugs need exposure to an acidic environment before the intestine can absorb them. By reducing the acidity of the stomach contents, omeprazole may interfere with the following drugs:. Existing research does not demonstrate that omeprazole is harmful during pregnancy. Studies from Sweden and Denmark showed that the chance of birth defects in women using omeprazole was similar to the usual birth defect rate in the population.
It may take several days before this medicine begins to relieve stomach pain. To help relieve this pain, antacids may be taken with omeprazole, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you are taking this medicine to treat an ulcer that is associated with an H. Swallow the capsule and tablet forms of omeprazole whole. Do not open the capsule. Do not crush, break, or chew the capsule or the tablet. If you cannot swallow the omeprazole delayed-release capsules, you may open it and sprinkle the pellets contained in the capsule on one tablespoon of applesauce.
This mixture must be swallowed immediately with a glass of cool water. The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. Do not chew or crush the pellets. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. Omeprazole oral capsule can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you may be taking.
An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. Do not take these drugs with omeprazole. Doing so can cause dangerous effects in the body. Examples of these drugs include:. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions.
This dosage information is for omeprazole oral capsule. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:. People of Asian descent. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.
Omeprazole oral capsule is used for short-term treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD. They may even get worse. If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body.
Symptoms can include:. But if your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. What to do if you miss a dose: Take your dose as soon as you remember. If you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, take only one dose. Never try to catch up by taking two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects.
How to tell if the drug is working: You should have decreased pain and acid reflux symptoms. As with all medications, the costs of omeprazole can vary.
To find current prices for your area, check out GoodRx. A prescription for this medication is refillable. You should not need a new prescription for this medication to be refilled. Your doctor will write the number of refills authorized on your prescription. Your doctor should monitor certain health issues.
This can make you feel tired, confused, dizzy and cause muscle twitches, shakiness and an irregular heartbeat. If you get any of these symptoms, tell your doctor. If you have taken omeprazole for a long time, speak to your doctor before you stop taking it. If you stop suddenly, it could make your stomach produce a lot more acid, and make your symptoms come back. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.
It's very unlikely that taking 1 or 2 extra doses by accident will cause any problems. But you should check with your doctor if you have taken too much and have any of these symptoms:. It's best to take ibuprofen with, or just after, a meal so it does not upset your stomach. Page last reviewed: 12 November Next review due: 12 November How and when to take omeprazole.
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