Rarely, serious side effects may occur, including liver and kidney
Have heartburn with dizziness, lightheadedness or sweating Liver disease Low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood Lupus Stomach pain Trouble swallowing
Omeprazole like other PPIs is well-tolerated
7%), nausea
Although PPIs have had an encouraging safety profile, recent studies regarding the long-term use of PPI medications have noted potential adverse effects
AIM: To compare efficacy and tolerability of four proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) commonly used in the short-term therapy of esophagitis in elderly patients
However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving famotidine
All patients were examined during therapy to record side effects and to count tablets
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Respiratory illness may occur in children
The major associations reported in the literature about the potential adverse effects of the long-term use of PPIs are outlined below: PPIs and Clostridium difficile ( C
PPIs and kidney disease
Just know that there can be long-term side effects, and be aware of them
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
Call your doctor right away if you or your child has itching, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth
Non-PPI options include histamine blockers, antacids, probiotics and lifestyle changes
muscle pain or stiffness
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Less common
For instance, omeprazole may increase blood levels of diazepam (a γ-aminobutyric acid [GABA]-A agonist) by decreasing plasma clearance (via cytochrome P450) and then increasing neurological side effects
redness or other discoloration of the skin
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
It relieves symptoms such as With oral use: Omeprazole 20 mg tablets can be sold to the public for the short-term relief of reflux-like symptoms (e
Meclizine is used to prevent and control nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness
Omeprazole can be obtained over-the-counter (OTC) or via prescription (Rx), while pantoprazole is an Rx-only medication
They generally work as well, and have similar side effects as omeprazole