What is Omeprazole?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: OmeprazoleBrand:
Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a hypersecretory condition. OTC preparations are used for frequent, uncomplicated heartburn.
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How do members experience Omeprazole?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 2,277 | 496 | |
Acid reflux | 1,317 | 517 | |
Hiatal hernia | 345 | 70 | |
Pancreatitis | 155 | 5 | |
Barrett's esophagus | 146 | 19 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Acid reflux | 6 | |
Dry mouth | 6 | |
Diarrhea | 5 | |
Abdominal bloating | 4 | |
Constipation | 4 | |
Heartburn | 4 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 22 | |
Moderate | 36 | |
Mild | 99 | |
None | 919 |
Member evaluations
depressed_to_death
evaluated on Jan 30, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
CupcakeKitten
evaluated on Jul 14, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for acid reflux: Major
- Side effects: None
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MSMomx4
evaluated on Feb 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for acid reflux: Major
- Side effects: None
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