Omeprazole is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion
Prilosec (omeprazole) is the oldest proton pump inhibitor approved in the U
Tenderness in the scalp, neck and shoulder muscles
Around 7%of people in clinical trials for omeprazole reported having a headache
Among PPIs, lansoprazole and esomeprazole had the highest risks of headache incidence, which were similar to that of nitrates
Farting (flatulence) If
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome stomach infections caused by Helicobacter pyloribacteria
Omeprazole is considered a benign drug; however, the primary adverse effects reported in drug labeling include headache (6
If your healthcare provider recommends omeprazole, it’s best to take it every day
Common side effects of Prilosec include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, rash, dizziness, nervousness, abnormal heartbeats, muscle pain, weakness, and infrequently
Uncommon omeprazole side effects (affect between 1 in 100
Use Losec (omeprazole delayed-release capsules) as ordered by your doctor
Side Effects and Interactions
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It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes
Does anyone else experience headaches on omeprazole, and if so have you switched medication? By understanding the different side effects and the severity of them, individuals taking Omeprazole can identify the severity of their own side effects if they experience any
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Any number of conditions — varying greatly in severity — may cause secondary headaches
Today (Thursday) took the 6th dose of Omeprazole, and around the same time (11am) started to feel light headed again, but no where near as bad as yesterday
If you are experiencing diarrhea as a side effect, you could also become dehydrated, which can also cause a headache
Skin that’s red, blistering or peeling
If your healthcare provider recommends omeprazole, it’s best to take it every day
Nexium side effects include headaches, constipation and nausea, and it may lead to kidney damage and bone fractures
Famotidine begins to show effects about an hour after being swallowed, so some side effects can start that early
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Your doctor may tell you not to take naproxen if you have a stomach ulcer or you have had one in the past