Question 1

i have acid relfux ( acid coming up). ppis ( prilosec, nexium, and prevacid) give dizziness and swelling in my throat. doc won't put me on prescription. zantac and pepcid isn't strong enough. no h.pylori. should i take ppi regardless of side effects?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Have you tried strict dietary measures like avoidance of caffeine, alcohol,nicotine,spices, and greasy foods which can loosen the sphincter or valve between the stomach contents and esophagus? You could try taking gaviscon as a preventative of gerd. Sometimes symptoms are not due to acid reflux but due to bile reflux which doesn't respond to ppi's or zantac (ranitidine).

Question 2

can prilosec get rid of dizziness from acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

No: Acid reflux does not cause dizziness.

Question 3

can omeprazole cause dizziness and palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dizziness is reported in 2% of patients treated with omeprazole. Although not necessarily related to omeprazole, pain and discomfort caused by the condition for which Omeprazole is taken (eg. Heartburn) can lead to elevated adrenaline responses that are known to cause palpitations.

Question 4

i've been dizzy all day, i'm taking 20mg omeprazole twice a day and 250mg magnesium taurate. which one is likely to cause dizziness? is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Likely neither: I am sorry to hear this. Omeprazole has only a 1.5% reported rate of dizziness and Magnesium Taurate also rarely if ever causes dizziness itself.It is unlikely that your dizziness is due to either of this medications.If your dizziness is affecting your life to the point were you can't function than I would suggest seeing your doc. Otherwise continue to monitor, and see if the dizziness goes away.

Question 5

is it normal for omeprazole 20 mg to make me feel dizzy and sleepy??

Accepted Answer

No: not a common side effect of omeprazole, if that is really bothersome, see your doctor to look for another reason, best wishes

Question 6

i took 50 mg of 5 htp last night. this morning i feel kind of dizzy. only other meds are 10 mg nadolol and omeprazole. should i stop taking it?worried

Accepted Answer

Information: Sure you should stop .
There are possible interaction with the medications you are taking.
You should ask your Dr before add any new medication to your list.

Question 7

can omeprazole cause vomiting? i stopped it for 2 weeks for hpylori test. back on 40mg straight away but vomiting and dizzy. thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes: All medication can have side effect  and  canwork differently by different people.

Question 8

i have add and silent reflux. i was prescribed 15mg adderall and 40mg omeprazole. i was taking my omeprazole finefor2 mths. started adderall which led to nausea, dizziness, insomnia, heavycoughing, lasts quite some time. whats going on with me? tx?

Accepted Answer

Possible side effect: You need to consult your doctor who prescribed Adderall.  There a few other effective medications for ADD to choose from e.g., methylphenidate, clonidine, atomoxetin, and guanfacine.

Question 9

woke up this morning feeling nausea dizzy and felt like vomiting bp is 100/70. not pregnant. took in omeprazole 20. dizzinesa persist. please help?

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: You may have an inner ear issue causing your symptoms. Would see your doctor who can. Help.

Question 10

my stool was green with what looked like a tiny bit of red in it. i've felt dizzy for 2 weeks. doc had me on omeprazole for pos ulcer shuld i worry?

Accepted Answer

Green stool: you need to see a gastroenterologist. Stools should be checked for infectious diarrhea an blood. Green stool either represent ice of rapid transit. Possible bile salt diarrhea. Full work up is needed. Especially if accompanied by weight loss. This does not sound like mere ulcer

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I have acid relfux ( acid coming up). ppis ( prilosec, nexium, and prevacid) give dizziness and swelling in my throat. doc won't put me on prescription. zantac and pepcid isn't strong enough. no h.pylori. should i take ppi regardless of side effects?

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Can prilosec get rid of dizziness from acid reflux?

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Can omeprazole cause dizziness and palpitations?

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I've been dizzy all day, i'm taking 20mg omeprazole twice a day and 250mg magnesium taurate. which one is likely to cause dizziness? is this serious?

A member asked:

Is it normal for omeprazole 20 mg to make me feel dizzy and sleepy??

A member asked:

I took 50 mg of 5 htp last night. this morning i feel kind of dizzy. only other meds are 10 mg nadolol and omeprazole. should i stop taking it?worried

A member asked:

Can omeprazole cause vomiting? i stopped it for 2 weeks for hpylori test. back on 40mg straight away but vomiting and dizzy. thanks

A member asked:

I have add and silent reflux. i was prescribed 15mg adderall and 40mg omeprazole. i was taking my omeprazole finefor2 mths. started adderall which led to nausea, dizziness, insomnia, heavycoughing, lasts quite some time. whats going on with me? tx?

A member asked:

Woke up this morning feeling nausea dizzy and felt like vomiting bp is 100/70. not pregnant. took in omeprazole 20. dizzinesa persist. please help?

A member asked:

My stool was green with what looked like a tiny bit of red in it. i've felt dizzy for 2 weeks. doc had me on omeprazole for pos ulcer shuld i worry?

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