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 | 2,276 | 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
eagleman68
evaluated on Aug 08, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for gastroesophageal reflux disease: None
- Side effects: Severe
deecee
evaluated on Jun 22, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Barrett's esophagus: Slight
- Side effects: None
rainydaygirl
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for hiatal hernia: Slight
- Side effects: None
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