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What Causes Sore Throat/tongue And Nausea While Taking Omeprazole?

i HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH gerd AND GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR oMEPRAZOLE ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. Since that time, I have been experiencing chronic sore throats, sore tongue, discomfort in the ears and glands, and more recently, nausea. I am thinking this is side effects to the Omepraziole, or the acid reflux itself. Can this be? Also, everything I read tells me that you shouldn't take Omeprazole for more than 4wks at a time. My doctor says that isn't so. These symptoms are terrible. I have an endoscopy scheduled soon.
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the symptoms that you are suffering from are not due to Omeprazole but they are due to the acid reflux itself as still there seems to be acid refluxing from stomach to throat and mouth causing irritation in throat and mouth causing soreness..

As you are scheduled for endoscopy get it done soon and by the time continue taking Omeprazole and other remedies for relief..

You should take antacid like Milk of magnesia half an hour before meals..
Drink plenty of water as it helps in dilution of acid.
Avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Avoid heavy and large meals and take small portions of food every 2 hours.
Eat atleast 2 hours before sleeping..
Take a short walk after meals..
Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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What Causes Sore Throat/tongue And Nausea While Taking Omeprazole?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms the symptoms that you are suffering from are not due to Omeprazole but they are due to the acid reflux itself as still there seems to be acid refluxing from stomach to throat and mouth causing irritation in throat and mouth causing soreness.. As you are scheduled for endoscopy get it done soon and by the time continue taking Omeprazole and other remedies for relief.. You should take antacid like Milk of magnesia half an hour before meals.. Drink plenty of water as it helps in dilution of acid. Avoid spicy and acidic foods. Avoid heavy and large meals and take small portions of food every 2 hours. Eat atleast 2 hours before sleeping.. Take a short walk after meals.. Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.