Question 1

can taking omeprazole delay or affect menstruation cycle?

Accepted Answer

No: Omeprazole does not affect your menstrual cycle at all.

Question 2

can omeprazole raise prolactin levels? mine are raised and my periods have gotten much longer recently.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Omeprazole is not known to do this

Question 3

heavy periods and having thalassemia minor i am on a maintenace dose of ferrous fumarate 210mg a day.started 20mg omeprazole am & pm interactions?pharmacist said take omeprazole 20min before food and iron 10 mins after food for best absorbtion,true?

Accepted Answer

: The advice by the pharmacist is appropriate. Iron may irritate the stomach and taking it after food would help. If you get constipation from iron, take fiber laxative and drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

due to moderate heavy periods low iron & thalassemia minor symptoms gp gave ferrous fumarate 1 a day few mths.now 20mg omeprazole am&pm for pain after eating.can ferrous fumarate tablets cause ulcers ,erosions in upper gi.if so can this be avoided?

Accepted Answer

: Iron Pill induced gastritis is commonly noted in persons who take Iron pills daily. The iron accumulates in mucosal deposits and can lead to erosions. One option is to switch to liquid iron supplements, as they are much less likely to result in deposits and erosion. Another is to talk to your Dr about IV infusions. Treating the gastritis with omeprazole is only partially effective.

Question 5

i'm switching from omeprazole to lansoprazole for gerd. do i need a washout period or can start taking lansoprazole immediately (i.e. the next day)?

Accepted Answer

Take right away: These are chemical modifications of the same basic molecule with the same effect.  You can effortlessly transition from one to the other without a washout needed.

Question 6

been on diclofenac for 5 days and omeprazole for 2 non-consecutive weeks. first time to drink these. could this be the reason my period is delayed?

Accepted Answer

Should not be reason: for delays. Please let us know if you have any other issues that can also be causing delays. Stress &amp; pregnancy can be other causes.

Question 7

is there any harm if a patient has no acid reflux or ulcers or gastritis and takes omeprazole for a period of 1 month ?  benefit or bad ?

Accepted Answer

Limited harm: As PPI's like omeprazole are well tolerated particularly in the short run like on the order or weeks to months.  But the more important question is why you feel the need to take the medication if you have no reflux, gastritis, peptic ulcer, etc.

Question 8

can you take 20 mg omeprazole 2times within a 24 hr period?

Accepted Answer

: You can take it. It is usually it is once daily either 20mg or 40mg dose. If it is for H.Pylori treatment your doctor might have given it as twice daily along with antibiotic regimen. Limit use of omeprazole for shorter period of time unless it is prescribed by your doctor for longer period of time as it may associate with increased risk of osteoporosis(decreased bone strength)

Question 9

i am going to stop taking pantoprazole as i do not tolerate it well. can i start omeprazole the next day or there needs to be a cool down period or something?

Accepted Answer

: You may start the next day. No cool down period would be required. Ask your doctor or do a search on other ways to limit gastric acid reflux such as keeping head above stomach, elevate head of your bed, eating multiple small meals vs fewer large ones, avoid hot spices, drink adequate water, and such.

Question 10

i know it's not save to take omeprazole a long period of time... how long is long period cause i tried to stop but the pain caused by heartburn came b?

Accepted Answer

Prilosec S.E.'s: Prilosec (omeprazole) is a very well tolerated medication &amp; for most people has proven safe for YEARS of use. In the short term it can cause a number of dose-dependent side effects including commonly headache and diarhea. Longer term use carries other consequences (please see my earlier answer on this topic in healthtap). Balance benefit versus risk--

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Can taking omeprazole delay or affect menstruation cycle?

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Can omeprazole raise prolactin levels? mine are raised and my periods have gotten much longer recently.

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Heavy periods and having thalassemia minor i am on a maintenace dose of ferrous fumarate 210mg a day.started 20mg omeprazole am & pm interactions?pharmacist said take omeprazole 20min before food and iron 10 mins after food for best absorbtion,true?

A member asked:

Due to moderate heavy periods low iron & thalassemia minor symptoms gp gave ferrous fumarate 1 a day few mths.now 20mg omeprazole am&pm for pain after eating.can ferrous fumarate tablets cause ulcers ,erosions in upper gi.if so can this be avoided?

A member asked:

I'm switching from omeprazole to lansoprazole for gerd. do i need a washout period or can start taking lansoprazole immediately (i.e. the next day)?

A member asked:

Been on diclofenac for 5 days and omeprazole for 2 non-consecutive weeks. first time to drink these. could this be the reason my period is delayed?

A member asked:

Is there any harm if a patient has no acid reflux or ulcers or gastritis and takes omeprazole for a period of 1 month ? benefit or bad ?

A member asked:

Can you take 20 mg omeprazole 2times within a 24 hr period?

A member asked:

I am going to stop taking pantoprazole as i do not tolerate it well. can i start omeprazole the next day or there needs to be a cool down period or something?

A member asked:

I know it's not save to take omeprazole a long period of time... how long is long period cause i tried to stop but the pain caused by heartburn came b?

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