Omeprazole BENEFITS | How To Take Omeprazole | Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Omeprazole belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors, also known as PPIs and help to reduce stomach acid secretion in conditions that present with indigestion symptoms like gastritis, acid reflux, H plyori infection and stomach ulcers.
Omeprazole is also preventative and helps to reduce risk of stomach ulcers and oesophageal cancers.
Omeprazole comes in liquid and dispersible tablet (losec MUPS) and so can be used in pregnancy, babies, children, elderly and anyone with swallowing problems.
We also look at why omeprazole can be bad for you i.e the possible long-term side effects of omeprazole such as Vitamin B12 deficiency that include memory loss and fatigue, Osteoporosis that include back pain, bone loss and fractures, bacterial overgrowth that include diarrhea and vomiting, magnesium deficiency as well as masking early symptoms of stomach cancer.
Short-term omeprazole side effects include: headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and dizziness.

If you feel no better after taking omeprazole capsules 20mg or 40mg daily dosage after 4 weeks, then speak to your doctor.