Whats Omeprazole Used For

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What does it mean?Omeprazole (used to treat stomach ulcers) may cause increased blood levels of Lexapro? Hi, this is i side effects of Lexapro.vI'm gong out of control crying, I am anxious but I afraid to take Lexapro because in the leaflet say Omeprazole (used to treat stomach ulcers) may cause increased blood levels of Lexapro and feel discomfort by the combination with cimeditine or omeprazole. I m very have very bad anxiety, stress, worrying. I just cried because my stepfather this that I don't wanna to get better he things it's just laziness. And when he shouted I just felt very hot my head was burning like fire and I will pass out or get panic attack. Please take it or not? It's just 10 mg. I'm 18 and I don't know.

Megan S replied: "what it means is that if you also take omeprazole, that you will absorb more Lexapro into your system then you otherwise would. Yes I would take the medication IF it was prescribed for you for the following reasons 1. it is only 10mg which is basically like the lowest dose of Lexapro prescribed so you are not going to overdose on it even if you take this other medication 2. give the lexapro 2 weeks to work before you decide whether it is heloing or not. It takes 2 weeks for it to build up in your system enough to be therapeutic 3. If you are seriously worried about the side effects, circle the side effects you are worried about and call your doctor. 4. Don't let your stepfather upset you. He sounds like a negative influence and possibly a destructive personality. if you go to therapy (and I am a HUGE fan of therapy) talk to them about how the two of you interact. They may be able to help you figure out ways to step back out of the situation and limit his negative influence on your mood"

What are the criteria used to determine...? whether an item will be on the $4 generic drug list? The drug I'm speaking of is already a generic (Omeprazole) and I was wondering when they determine to add certain generic drugs to the list?

ajmill1978 replied: "When a drug first hits the market, its popularity will depend a lot on how it's been advertised to the populace, the doctors, and the managed care (insurance) companies that provide medication coverage. Usually, it's expensive, the prices are set by the drug company and the middle men that sell drugs to hospitals and pharmacies. Usually, unless it's a new class of drug or has significant increases in safety or efficacy, there are current drugs on the market the new drug has to compete with. So, it's not immediately placed on any formulary (list of approved drugs). It's available, but generally the patient has to pay out of pocket unless they get permission from their insurance company to have it covered. Over time, as more data comes in on the "usefullness" of the drug, the drug company may put it on a top/higher tier on their formulary. This means that some portion of the cost of the drug is covered, but it's still "name brand". As the popularity of the drug increases and it demonstrates better efficacy in larger populations, drug companies increase production and manufacturing costs decrease. They begin to make deals with insurance companies to offer the drug at a lower price if they lower the tier on the formulary. These are their middle tiers or "preferred brands". More time passes, the drug loses its patent protection, and then generic manufacturers can come in and make a "generic" form. They then make deals with insurance companies to offer their generic equivalent drug at a *huge* discount compared to the original drug cost. So, when you buy generic, you're buying a drug that has stood the test of time with a good safety profile, long enough to make it profitable for a generic form to be made. Places like Walmart, that offer $4 prescriptions (with or without insurance) are kind of acting like an insurance company with only 1 tier, the lowest, based only on generic drugs. They're banking that your faith in their business will keep you coming back for other drugs which may not be generic, in the future, that they can make money on. And frankly, having looked at the list of generics offered by Walmart, they're even making some money on a few of the $4 generics."

what is ometab-20 , and what is it used for? what is omeprazole magnesium, and what is it used for? thank you for you help. omeprazole magnesium, ometab- 20 thanks

Phoenix™ replied: "I only found these: " Omeprazole magnesium is a crystalline substance that is freely soluble in methanol and slightly soluble in water. Omeprazole magnesium dissociates rapidly in water to form omeprazole and magnesium " " Omeprazole is sometimes used to treat heartburn and acid reflux and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). " Hope this helps!"

What is the best cure for stomach ulcers? its been 5 years now & i still have them.? I use Omeprazole 10mg, the pain is gone but comes back if i miss atleast 4 days of medication.i am tired of pills everyday.help?

J replied: "go to the hospital for them to be fixed by a doctor in a surgeory. Your G.P should refer you."

NIGEL R replied: "the only other alternative is a operation."

elena replied: "Are we not on an alternative Site!! Surgery! Hello!! Have you been checked for H pilori or other protozoa? Are you High acid? PH Are you under alot of emotional stress? do you eat alot of Dairy, Gluten, fried food or sugar? Have you tried enzymes and probiotics? ceyenne stops bleeding ulcers slippery elm an marshmallow is soothing to the stomach. Find a wholistic heath practitioner in your area. Helene / folk healer / botanica west"

jsabirsh replied: "Degenerative health problems in general are the result of stress on the cells that make up the body, and the cells/body is a self-healing mechanism when the source(s) of stress are removed and the proper energy and resources are provided. So we're not talking about a "cure" because the body heals itself. Health is our natural state of being when we don't violate the body. Health is certainly not just about the foods we eat either. Emotional stress, negative attitudes, false beliefs and perceptions are also major contributors to disease. So harmful foods AND harmful emotions/thoughts need to be let go of. Not fought. Just let go of. If thoughts don't promote peace, they should be let go of. "Anger is it's own punishment." If you'd like to go the nutritional approach, see the link below. "He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skill of the physician." - Chinese Proverb."

s695 replied: "Hey I am a alternative practioner! Go to any viatamin section at your local pharamacy or health food store...Aloe Vera Juice it works! Drink it on the rocks or in your favorite juice! I also would recomend that you take some vitamin E! Clean up your diet personally I would stay away from dairy products for a while! Drink water, flavor it if you have to but, lots of water! Try not to stress and think positvely! Smile"

Sawyer replied: "You need to purchase a book called "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Phyllis & James Balch. It has nutritional cures for everything."

zyann0102 replied: "I know this sounds crazy but this is what cured me.... Cayenne pepper... I would take a teaspoon put it in a shot glass of water and shoot it... If you really are serious and want it gone this will do it.... I have not had problem since."

smeagol_jr replied: "check here - this doc has a lot of info that might help you "

Dr Frank replied: "I assume by this time you have already been endoscoped and tested for Helicobacter Pyllorii, the ulcer bug. ' Stomach ulcers ' if that is what you have, are much rarer than the more common duodenal ulcers and are more difficult to get to settle. If your ulcer bug was indeed negative, or you have already had successful eradication therapy, there are then surgical options. Go see your GP and discus these options."

spazchickens replied: "I've had many digestive problems including IBS, appendicitis, and crohn's disease..all healed through fasting, enemas, juicing, and good food combinding. Cleanes also help(parasite cleanse, candida cleanse,ect) as well as pro-biotics. of course I've managed to keep having problems because of my careless eating.(Binges on raman noodles/rica-a-roni and lack of fruits/veggies) In order to heal the gut, you have to let it rest....at least five days... white foods like wheat flour, sugar, dairy, gluten, ect. are horrible."

What does it mean omeprazole and celexa high levels of blood afraid to take my medicine see full question.? omeprazole and citalopram (Moderate Drug-Drug) MONITOR: CYP450 2C19 is one of the two primary enzymes responsible for the metabolism of citalopram. Concomitant use of citalopram with drugs which inhibit CYP450 2C19 enzymes may decrease the clearance of citalopram. Caution is advised that higher citalopram blood levels may exist if citalopram is to be administered with a enzyme inhibitor. MANAGEMENT: Dosage adjustments as well as clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate whenever an enzyme inhibitor is added to or withdrawn from therapy. Close monitoring is recommended for signs and symptoms of excessive serotonergic activity such as CNS irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, myoclonus, ataxia, abdominal cramping, hyperpyrexia, shivering, pupillary dilation, diaphoresis, hypertension, and tachycardia. I'm taking low dose of Celexa 5 mg and 20 of omeprazole Very scared.I have very big panics, anxiety and other symptoms so I was puted on celexa also I have GERD to liner erosions and I'm realy lost.

TONY C replied: "You're on effective doses but (probably) too low to worry about."

what can I take for acid reflux? Something that is natural, that I can find most any place.? I have taken prescription medicines, prevacid seems to work well, but the medical place where we have to get our medicine, doesn't want me to use that, because it cost more money for them, so they have been giving me the substitute for prilosec, which is omeprazole. ( my doctor o.k. ed it ) but in the last few months, I have been having diarrehia. I went to the doctor just the other day, he took me off of this medicine and I haven't been having the diarrehia. So I was just wondering if anyone knew of something that I could get that was natural, that would take care of the acid reflux. I would appreciate any help that anyone could give. Thanks so much in advance. To Susan Yarrawonga.....what is an alkaline diet...what does it consist of.

AdamSteffens.com replied: "Baking Soda and water - 1 TSP to 15oz water Also you may drink milk."

Albert the frog replied: "Have you tried peppermint?"

ash replied: "try yogurt. that has done wonders for my whole family. we eat it EVERYDAY as a preventative."

beernotcider replied: "A teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water should do the trick."

boogity8jr replied: "I have also heard people have a lot of luck with apple cider vinager"

George P replied: "Actually one of the best "home remedies" for acid reflux is to raise the head of your bed. Take a few small pieces of 2x4 and lay them flat on the floor. Place the two feet of the head of the bed on them. Try this for a week or so and I guarantee that it will alleviate your symptoms. Most reflux occurs at night during sleep and that is when most of the damage is done. best wishes"

Tanya T replied: "If you are interested in herbals, try fenugreek. My doctor says it acts like Reglan, which reduces stomach acids. Take as directed on the bottle. You can get fenugreek tea or capsules at GNC type places and probably even wal mart."

montreaux1991 replied: "Makes sure you have about 3 hours between the time you eat to the time you go to bed. Baking Soda in water for acute attacks, peppermint tea for burning pain, ginger tea for bloating and nausea. Water with lemon and apple cider vinegar also help. I find taking digestive enzymes (VEGAN source) after eating helped mine to go away on it's own."

Krystl S replied: "its not too pleasant but works, baking soda and water gives INSTANT relief, 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a cup of water... chug down. it works, and you can certainly find baking soda anywhere. you want to get rid of acid reflux because it can be damaging to your esophagus over a long period of time."

Dr.Steve replied: "try papaya enzyme before and after meals etc...also gripe water."

Susan Yarrawonga replied: "An alkaline diet might help."

Alex replied: "This was recommended by my homeopathic doctor. It works, and it uses all natural, easily obtainable ingredients. Cabbage juice - shred cabbage and put in blender, strain and drink (it is very mild, like water from cooking veggies) OR Potatoes, raw- chop, add a little water, put in blender, strain and drink. You can flavor with honey, but is also very bland. These two foods will cause your stomach to produce the coating it needs to protect itself from acid reflux. In the morning, before eating or drinking anything, drink 8 oz water. Rise up toes and come down on your heels quickly and forcibly, so your stomach drops. Do this 11x. This will force the valve at the opening of your esophagus to close, and help prevent the acid coming up. (also recommended by doc). Good luck!"

beauty gal replied: "Hi there! I would advise an acid reflux diet consisting of more alkaline or basal foods. The key traits in any acid reflux diet, is that it is low fat and non-spicy. Foods that are usually safe for GERD sufferers to consume are - cabbage, green beans, broccoli, peas, apples, bananas, carrots, lean cuts of grilled meat, fish with no added fat, egg whites, low-fat cheeses like feta, low-fat salad dressings and multi-grain breads. If you wish to know more abt acid reflux diet, you can refer to this site :"

SHEILA replied: "Apple Cider Vinegar (one that has bits in the bottom of the bottle called the"mother of the vinegar"), Digestive Enzymes (one with papaya and pineapple enzymes), and Aloe Vera Juice"

amembal4444 replied: "Home remedies for acidity: * Drinking milk or eating milk products are helpful in relieving symptoms of acidity. * Foods such as pickles, vinegar, fried foods, hot spicy foods, chocolate, pastries, and raw salad vegetables like onion, radish, cabbage, and peppers should be avoided. * Clove also helps to relieve the symptoms of acidity. Suck one piece of clove slowly to relieve the symptoms. It also helps to reduce the onset of disease that arises due to acidity. * A cup of vanilla ice cream or a glass of cold milk also helps to get relieve heartburn and acidity within minutes. * Almonds are also a good source for relieving the heartburn and acidity. Eat several almonds when heartburn symptoms persist. * Lemons also help to prevent heartburn. Cut a lemon into thin strips and dip in salt. Eat before meals to prevent heartburn. * Take some mint leaves and chop these and then boil in a cup of water and sip slowly after meals. If a person drinks Fresh mint juice every day he will never experience acidity. * Jaggery or gur taken after every meal also helps to reduce the acidity. Keep a piece of gur in the mouth and slowly suck it till acidity decreases. * Eating bananas is also helpful in preventing the symptoms of acidity and heartburn. To prevent acidity it is advised to eat a banana daily. * A mixture of 2 tsp of natural apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp raw honey in a glass of water before meals fights with acidity. * Basil (tulsi) leaves helps to get relief from burning, nausea and gas. Chew some leaves of tulsi to decrease the acidity. * Coconut water 4-5 times a day decreases the symptoms of the acidity and the heartburn. * Harad (Terminalia chebula) if taken after every meal prevents the symptoms of the acidity. * 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice helps to prevent acidity and heartburn. * Boil one cup of water. To this add 1 tsp of Aniseed (Saunf). Cover and leave overnight. Strain the water in the morning, add 1 tsp of honey. When this is taken 3 times a day it prevents acidity. * To 1 ½ liters of water add 1 tsp Caraway seeds (shah jeera). Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Sip while warm. Take this liquid 2-3 times a day for 5-6 days. It will decrease the acidity. * Take a glass of water, add a pinch of baking soda and drink it. It gives immediate relief from acidity. * Take a glass of warm water, add a pinch of hing (asafoetida) and have it every morning to prevent acidity. * Eat a serving of cucumber or watermelon 4-5 times in a day to fight against acidity. * Fennel helps to relieve abdominal pain, colon disorders, gas, and gastrointestinal tract spasms. It is an effective remedy for acidic stomach conditions (heartburn). * Ginger is very useful for digestive disorders. It help to relieve indigestion from rich foods. * Make a fine powder by adding equal amounts of ginger powder, black pepper, dried mint leaves, asafetida (hing), anise seeds, coriander seeds, cumin, fennel and common salt. Dosage: Take about 1 teaspoon of this powder with water, twice a day after meals. * It is advised to eat 8-10 glass to water daily. Drinking water gives immediate relief to symptoms like wind, distended stomach and acidity. * Chewing bubble-gum also disappears the acidity. This is an easy and best way to get rid of Acidity. * For heartburn drink a teaspoon of vinegar. It is because there is not sufficient acid in our stomach to digest food properly, thus gasses come back up and burn our stomach. * Calcium also helps to fight with the heartburn and acidity. Yoghurt or ice-cream gives immediate relief from acidity and heartburn. * 1 tsp juice of chebulic myroblan mixed with 1 tsp of amla (Indian gooseberry) juice daily relieves acidity. * Powder one clove and one cardamom; use the powder as a mouth freshener after every meal. No more acidity and no more bad breathe. * After food maintain an upright posture to prevent the reflex and to prevent the symptoms of acidity. * Sleep with your head and shoulder on a high pillow for elevation. * Do not skip meals. Do not keep large gap between meals. This produces gas / wind. * Eat dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed. * Last but not the least stop smoking and cut down on alcohol."

william m replied: "Hey, you can find out more about acid reflux by checking out this website: Also, with respect to a natural cure, they recommend the following: Hope this helps..."

Eric S replied: "I sell a product that is a whole fruit puree of the Mangosteen. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and has been very successful with relieving acid reflux. Go to and see the two foremost experts on the health benefits of the mangosteen."

Why isn't generic Prilosec available on the shelves of US stores? There is a generic (Omeprazole) that is now available. You can order it online, but it comes from India and it takes a very long time to receive it. They used to sell it on eBay, but they had to stop (?). Anyone know what's going on?

ckm1956 replied: "I'd say that the US copyright is still in effect. So, no company can legally sell the generic in the US. Some countries outside of the US don't pay attention to our laws."

is it rheumatoid arthritis or does it have graver implications? The symptoms are as follows: Swelling and pain in wrists ankles and knees.this happens very frequently and once it happens it takes about three weeks before normalcy is restored. The swelling is to the extent that the limb looks disfigured.swelling is accompanied by fever 99-100 degrees generally in the evenings lasting for 3-4 days. The fever leads to complete loss of appetite, weakness and gives rise to a constant inclination to sleep. i would also like to know the side effects that might arise due to the prolonged use of these medicines which have been prescribed: Methyl prednisolone, chloroquin phosphate,folitrax-10,torvit- zinc,lupical-500,omeprazole ozo-20,hydroxychloroquin sulfate. Pls let me know what side effects might arise due to prolonged use of these medicines vis a vis liver kidney pancreas bone marrow and heart

rudz replied: "DEATH!!!"

nutinbuthtegrit replied: "If you are having symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) your doctor will be able to diagnose it, as there are certain blood levels of something that will go up. RA is a progressive degenerating disease with devastating consequences to the body. It can attack anywhere. Inform yourself and find a good rhuematologist. My mother had RA for most of her adult life, she tried many different things to stop the progression, she found that prednizone worked the best for her, but her body became steroid dependent. There has been alot of advancement in finding relief, and stopping the progression. I am of the understanding that there is not a cure, or a way to reverse the disease only to slow it. Stay healthy, eat well and stay mobile the best you can and get with a doctor who has knowledge of RA, they are more likely to be considerate of your situation. Traveler.... more info please......."

Traveler replied: "All types of arthritis can be treated and cured by a very simple home remedy that has no side effects. The cartilage of the Chicken when powdered and taken daily improves and modifies human cartilage. This really works. When you eat a chicken or turkey leg The bits around the end of the bone that you have a tendency to leave are a little hard and not very appetizing but they hold the cure to arthritis. Try it You will be amazed. It works pretty fast as well."

W W D replied: "It's often very difficult to tell one rheumatologic disease from another, and the fact that steroids and anti-malarial drugs have been prescribed strongly suggests the appropriate tests have been done and will continue to be. But tests are not specific, and the clinical pattern is a large part of the diagnosis, which means that symptoms and specific diagnosis may change over time. Just as an example, it's quite possible to have a positive rheumatoid factor with systemic scleroderma. There's just no perfect answer. And you can add eyes to your list of worries. The possible long-term risks from the drugs will fill a book, and I'd suggest you survey several sites like WebMD as well as ongoing discussions with your rheumatologist."

babadarma replied: "I was diagnosed with RA in 1966. There were very few meds available then so I have had several major joints replaced. Now days there are wonderful meds like Enbrel available. All rheumatologists are not the same..please go to a major University or clinic and get the best care you can for this lifetime disease."

what should I do when The H.Pylori IgG (EIA) result is positive and it is equal 52.3? Hello this is Farideh Eskandai I got a blood biochemistry test. The H.Pylori IgG (EIA) result is positive and it is equal 52.3 it is dangerous because the reference range is more than 30 and positive. The doctor told me the it may caused to cancer and I should use these drugs for 14 days: 1-Metronidazole (4 tablets after a meal every day) 2-Amoxicillin ( 2 tablets every 12 hours ) 3-Omeprazole 20 (2 tablets before breakfast everyday) 4-Bismuth sub citrate (1 tablets before a meal everyday) I’m so much worry about this disease .would you please guide me that if I should eat this tablets?and if not ,please tell me that what should I do. With the best regards.

Aetherlord replied: "H. pylori is a very strong bacterium. It is linked to duodenal and stomach ulcers not to mention kinds of stomach cancers. This is related to their ability to cause irritations and tissue invasion. Amoxicillin is a wide-spectrum antibiotic. The problem with amoxicillin is that it eradicates many kinds of bacteria in the intestine which will activate a common kind of penicillin resistant bacteria which causes a very deadly disease, Clostridium difficile to cause damage. That's why you also have metronidazole which kills this Clostridium. Omeprazole and Bismuth subcitrate treat the ulcers which the H. pylori may have caused. Therapeutic interventions for you: 1. Metronidazole: take with food, avoid alcohol, and it tastes like metal and your urine will be dark brown so don't worry about this 2. Omeprazole: best without food 3. Bismuth subcitrate: take it at bedtime best, don't smoke, if there's blood in your stool:call the doctor 4. Amoxicillin: may cause diarrhea, check if you are allergic to penicillin. This regimen is well beyond modified! The Bismuth and Omeprazole will close any ulcers while the Metronidazole and Amoxicillin will kill the H. pylori. Remember to keep positive. The attitude of a positive mind will not only help you emotionally but allow your body to fight the disease head on. Just remember, to every dark cloud there must be a silver lining, you need just to find it."

Roshni replied: "Aetherlor has given an excellent description.....yes you should take this regime this is H pylori eradication regime n will eradicate it from ur gastrointestinal system...just take full course properly, it ,ll be eradicated, i had seen very good prognosis with this... Good luck."

davidosterberg1 replied: "Immunoglobulin G denotes seroconversion from IgM, possible immunity or a long standing infection. IgM is the first antibody class formed in an infection. An active infection would show a high IgM antibody. Your physician is being cautious, but the results do not confirm a diagnosis of active infection."