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If omeprazole was to cause a side effect, would it occur during when its active as it has half life 1hr. not long. so even though acids off 24hrs?
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Food delays drug: Food delays absorption of the drug. Knowing this, it's possible to have side effects long after you have taken a dose.
Answered 4/13/2016
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No: Even if its half life is 1 hr, it will stay in human body for at least 3-4 more hours. And its metabolite will even stay longer. Plus, there is late onset side effect sometimes.
Answered 2/24/2018
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