
What Is The Onset Of The Anti-secretory Effect Of Omeprazole?

Question: How long does Omeprazole take before you truly feel the effects of the drug?
Brief Answer:
Within an hour in most of the condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello there,
The onset of the anti-secretory effect of omeprazole occurs within an hour; maximum effect occurring in two hours. So you can fell the effects within an hour in most of the conditions [like acid reflux and gastritis].
Take care.
Dr.surendiran.g
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


so if I've been on it for a week and am still not feeling it's effects it's probably safe to say it's not working for me?
Brief Answer:
Yes ,it is not controlling your condition.
Detailed Answer:
Hello there,
Nice to see you again,
Yes, if you are not getting better after taking it for a week, it is actually not controlling your condition. you need to change the dosage of omeprazole or try another medication [like h2 blocker,prostaglandin analogue].
Try to visit your treating physician and have a word with him,whether to change the drug or to stick with the same drug with different dosage.
Hope helped you,
Take care.
Dr.surendiran.g
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

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