Question 1

what is the best time to take omeprazole? i have some doctors recommended me to have it at morning before breakfast vs others at 4 pm

thanks!

Accepted Answer

See details: the best time is either first thing in the morning or at bedtime.

Question 2

when's the best time to take losec (omeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide)?: Lasix (furosemide) makes you pee for 6 hours, so best to take in the morning.

Question 3

what is the best time of day to take omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Morning: Usually in the morning on an empty stomach, and do not eat for 1/2 hour after. However if yoyur symptoms are at night, then doctors may prescribe it to be taken in the evening or bedtime. Check with the doctor who prescribed it.

Question 4

can omeprazole and calcium citrate/d3 be taken at same time or does the omeprazole need to be separated? for all of the above, are they best taken on an empty stomach or with food? i take levothyroxine in a.m 1 hr before breakfast on empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take both together, either with foods or empty stomach per your convenience. Take care.

Question 5

how long can i take omeprazole 10 mg ? i have used it a few times during two weeks and it helped me. can i use it for several months?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take it for months, but it is not recommended in high doses for long periods of time. Adjustments of your diet, or oral antacids may also help.

Question 6

can i take omeprazole at the same time of day as domperidone ?

Accepted Answer

See previous answer: Dr Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered:
Can i take omeprazole and domperidone together?
Yes you can
 
There is no interaction between the two medication but beware that each medication has its own side effect and you might be experiencing them. Take the medication for the intended purpose as prescribed by your doctor.

Question 7

can i take losec (omeprazole) and st johns wort at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: St. John's wort will speed up the rate that your liver breaks down losec (omeprazole). So combining both medications will reduce the effectiveness of losec (omeprazole).

Question 8

have had gastritis on and off for a couple of years, now on omeprazole 2  x 20mg a day - but what time of day should i take them?

Accepted Answer

Bedtime: If taking omeprazole once daily; the preferred time of day would be bedtime (or in the evening).

Question 9

omeprazole and escatalopram. leaflet says interact. does it just mean don't take at same time, or meds shouldn't be used in conjunction at all?

Accepted Answer

They are both: Processed through the cyp2c19 metabolic pathway.  You can be tested to see if you metabolize  drugs via this pathway too slow, too fast, or just right.  The company is called genomind.  They also test other important pathways that many meds go through. If you are one of the abnormal metabolizers, the drugs will not work, or could build up toxic side effects if too slow.Recommend mthfr genotyping.

Question 10

every time i take omeprazole i bleed out the rectum?

Accepted Answer

Hard to: explain. HepC with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension will be likely reason for the bleeding. likely bleeding rectal varices. May need management of HepC and if portal hypertension reducing portal pressure with beta blockers

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Best time to take omeprazole

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What is the best time to take omeprazole? i have some doctors recommended me to have it at morning before breakfast vs others at 4 pm thanks!

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When's the best time to take losec (omeprazole)?

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What is the best time of day to take omeprazole?

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Can omeprazole and calcium citrate/d3 be taken at same time or does the omeprazole need to be separated? for all of the above, are they best taken on an empty stomach or with food? i take levothyroxine in a.m 1 hr before breakfast on empty stomach?

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How long can i take omeprazole 10 mg ? i have used it a few times during two weeks and it helped me. can i use it for several months?

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Can i take omeprazole at the same time of day as domperidone ?

A member asked:

Can i take losec (omeprazole) and st johns wort at the same time?

A member asked:

Have had gastritis on and off for a couple of years, now on omeprazole 2 x 20mg a day - but what time of day should i take them?

A member asked:

Omeprazole and escatalopram. leaflet says interact. does it just mean don't take at same time, or meds shouldn't be used in conjunction at all?

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Every time i take omeprazole i bleed out the rectum?

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