Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Are The Side Effects Of Omeprazole?
I am worried about the side effects of Omeprisole. I am taking 20 mg before bed. I do not have typical acid reflux symptoms. No problem after meals, but during the night I have reflux into my soft palate and nose, and end up with sinus headaches. I have just been diagnosed with a lung nodule, few and old inflammation in the lungs with ground glass opacities, and fibrosis. I am waiting now for the cultures before the next step. I also have demineralized bones with one mild crush fracture. I am worried because of the warnings about omeprizole and bone health, considering that calcium magnesium and other nutrient are not absorbed well while taking ompeprizole.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern for the safety of Omeprazole.
Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole are found to be very effective in the treatment of acidity related stomach problems such as reflux disease, gastritis or peptic ulcer. However, in the long run Omeprazole can cause osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), recurrent infections (like lung infections), deficiency of vitamin B12, etc.
You need to take Vitamin D with Calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis as long as you wish to continue taking Omeprazole.
Besides, depending upon the culture and sensitivity report a course of most appropriate antibiotics should also be prescribed by your treating doctor.
Besides medications you are advised to have certain life style modifications such as:
1. Avoid eating hot and spicy foods, caffeine, carbonated soft drinks and alcohol, smoking, etc.
2. Eat home cooked foods, take yoghurt at dinner along with fruits.
Drink plenty of water, do regular exercise, reduce your body weight if you are obese.
3. Do not sleep immediately after having meals. Sleep 2-3 hours after having meals. Raise the head end of your bed during sleep.
Hope the suggestions given above could be of great help in reducing the acid reflux during your sleep.
A feed back is appreciated.
I can understand your concern for the safety of Omeprazole.
Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole are found to be very effective in the treatment of acidity related stomach problems such as reflux disease, gastritis or peptic ulcer. However, in the long run Omeprazole can cause osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), recurrent infections (like lung infections), deficiency of vitamin B12, etc.
You need to take Vitamin D with Calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis as long as you wish to continue taking Omeprazole.
Besides, depending upon the culture and sensitivity report a course of most appropriate antibiotics should also be prescribed by your treating doctor.
Besides medications you are advised to have certain life style modifications such as:
1. Avoid eating hot and spicy foods, caffeine, carbonated soft drinks and alcohol, smoking, etc.
2. Eat home cooked foods, take yoghurt at dinner along with fruits.
Drink plenty of water, do regular exercise, reduce your body weight if you are obese.
3. Do not sleep immediately after having meals. Sleep 2-3 hours after having meals. Raise the head end of your bed during sleep.
Hope the suggestions given above could be of great help in reducing the acid reflux during your sleep.
A feed back is appreciated.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....